Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet General Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s representative, for key discussions in Kyiv.
📅 Meeting Date: Tomorrow
🗣️ Zelenskyy: Talks aim to strengthen US-Ukraine cooperation and ensure a shared goal of peace with America and Europe.
🔑 Zelenskyy’s Statement (via X):
“A lot of meetings and briefings… all in preparation for talks with President Trump’s representative, General Kellogg… Peace can be more secure with the support of our partners.”
💥 Trump’s Criticism of Zelenskyy:
🔴 Accused Zelenskyy of persuading the US to spend $350 billion on a “war that couldn’t be won.”
🔴 Claimed the US contributed $200 billion more than Europe, questioning the lack of equal financial commitment.
🔴 Alleged half the US aid is “missing” and criticized Zelenskyy for “refusing elections.”
🔴 Called Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections” and criticized US leadership under Biden.
🕊️ Trump on Russia-Ukraine War:
🇷🇺 Believes Russia wants to end the conflict due to heavy losses.
⚔️ Called the war “senseless” and claims it wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership.
💬 Described recent US-Russia talks as “very good” and expressed confidence in potential peace efforts.
🌍 Geopolitical Context:
- The US and Europe face pressure to align financial contributions toward Ukraine’s defense.
- Trump’s comments highlight divisions in US political circles over continued Ukraine support.
- Russia-Ukraine peace talks remain complex, with global implications for security and diplomacy.