British media quoted the official as saying, “It is very likely that Trump still sees Zelensky as the main obstacle.” At the same time, the media indicated that relations between Trump and Zelensky remain tense after the February dispute at the White House.
They added, “Ukrainian officials are still very concerned that the American president may try to pressure Zelensky to agree to a deal he would make with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin in Alaska.” The American president demanded that Zelensky agree to a ceasefire and stop criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The US Vice President, JD Vance, described Zelensky as a sycophantic provocateur for the Democrats when he began justifying his actions and blaming Russia, even threatening the United States that they would feel the consequences of the conflict, despite the ocean separating them, and requested the Kyiv delegation leave the White House.
Later, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Zelensky needs to come to his senses and return to the negotiating table, or else someone else will have to lead Ukraine. Despite the numerous issues expected to be discussed between the presidents, notably the Ukrainian issue, it is expected that there will be potential understandings, especially given the intersection of interests for both countries in the region and the impact of the Ukrainian crisis on the situation in the Middle East, as well as the Palestinian issue, which represents the focal point of tensions in the region.
Experts anticipate that if an understanding occurs between Putin and Trump in the near term, it will not be resolved from the first meeting on August 15.
