Zelenskyy: Ending Ukraine war depends “first and foremost” on Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that ending the war in Ukraine depends "first and foremost on the United States," and President Donald Trump.  

“It depends entirely on our partners – first and foremost on the United States and the President of the United States – what Russia will choose: peace or continued war. That is why all options for pressure on the aggressor must remain on the table – all pressure options,” the president said during a meeting with the negotiating team on the outcomes of communication with the US side, Caliber.Az cites his post on Telegram.

“The guys stay in contact essentially every day, and a lot has already been done. We are coordinating with the envoys of President Trump on the schedule of meetings – our documents are, in many respects, already prepared for signing,” Zelenskyy said.

Ukrainian leader expects the Davos format to be sufficiently productive in terms of Ukraine’s relations with partners and the country’s recovery after Russian strikes.

“Now it is necessary for government officials to promptly analyze each of the documents on economic agreements so that all of Ukraine’s interests are fully taken into account,” he said.

Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine is also “working to create effective financing mechanisms for recovery – fair for Ukraine.”

The president noted that diplomatic work is also continuing on the issue of ending the war. “We understand that the American side is in constant contact with Russia, including regarding the basic document for ending the war. This is a political document, and we have outlined our vision – what can realistically work,” Zelenskyy said, adding that Russia’s rhetoric and behaviour do not indicate a desire to end the war.

By Khagan Isayev