đșđŠ Zelenskyy Rejects Ceasefire in White House Talks with Trump đșđž
đ August 18, 2025 â Washington, D.C.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again stood firm against a ceasefire with Russia, this time during his high-profile meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. Echoing his earlier position after talks with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Zelenskyy demanded lasting security guarantees rather than a temporary truce.
đ€ Trump pledged âvery good protectionâ for Ukraine and promised direct discussions with Putin. European leaders, including Starmer, Macron, Meloni, von der Leyen, Merz, Stubb, and NATOâs Mark Rutte, later joined the talks, underlining the global stakes.
đź Looking ahead, a U.S.âUkraineâRussia trilateral summit is on the table. However, Trump hinted at difficult preconditions, while EU leaders cautioned against any compromise on Ukraineâs sovereignty.
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