Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky has stated that he had a positive, very meaningful and sincere conversation with US President Donald Trump.
"We agreed that Ukraine and the United States should continue to work together to achieve the real end of the war and peaceful peace. We believe that with the help of US, President Trump and American leadership, we can achieve steady peace this year, "Zelensky said.
The President of Ukraine stressed that President Trump shared his telephone conversation with Putin and the details of the key issues discussed. According to him, one of the first steps to complete the war can be the suspension of attacks on energy and other civil infrastructure.
"I supported this step, we are ready to implement it. Our teams discussed this step in Jidea. The American side also proposed the unconditional ceasefire at the front line, and this proposal has also accepted Ukraine. We will continue to work in order to happen. Such steps are needed to create a comprehensive peace agreement during the ceasefire, "Zelensky said.
According to him, during the telephone conversation, Trump presented the situation in the battlefield and the influence of Russian strikes. They spoke about the situation in the Kursk region, touched upon the release of prisoners of war and the issue of the return of Ukrainian children captive by Russian troops.
"We also discussed Ukraine's anti-aircraft defense and enhancing it to protect people's lives. We have instructed our teams to solve technical issues related to the implementation and expansion of a partial ceasefire. The Ukrainian and American teams are ready to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to continue coordinating the steps to achieve peace. We have instructed our advisers and representatives to carry out these works as soon as possible. In further meetings, teams can agree on all the necessary aspects of steady peace and security guarantees, "Zelensky said.
The President of Ukraine added that he thanked President Trump and the American people for their support. "I stressed that the Ukrainians want peace, so Ukraine has accepted the proposal of the unconditional ceasefire. I emphasized the importance of President Trump, the importance of the concept of peace through strength. We agreed to maintain a permanent connection, including at the highest level and through our teams, "Zelensky concluded.
