ZELENSKYY SAYS MEETING WAS “POSITIVE”
Zelenskyy, speaking to Ukrainian media, called his meeting with Trump “positive,” downplaying reports that the White House talks were tense.
“After many rounds of discussion over more than two hours with (Trump) and his team, his message, in my view, is positive — that we stand where we stand on the front line,” Zelenskyy said.
He announced that Ukraine was preparing a multi-year contract to acquire 25 Patriot air defence systems, describing it as a major step forward in strengthening the country’s defences against Russian missile attacks.
Although he failed to secure Tomahawk missiles for long-range strikes, Zelenskyy said Trump “did not want to take steps that would anger Putin” ahead of an expected summit between the two leaders.
Trump confirmed on Monday that the issue of weapons was “a little more complicated,” adding that he wanted both sides to agree to a truce. “I don’t think they will [win], but they could still win it,” Trump said of Ukraine’s prospects. “War is a very strange thing.”
Source: CNA
