President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasized the collective urgency for a swift resolution to the conflict, advocating for enduring peace as he arrived in Washington on Sunday evening to engage in discussions with the US President.
“Our mutual goal remains to conclude this war both swiftly and securely,” Zelensky shared on social media. He is slated to meet Donald Trump on Monday, alongside a delegation of European leaders.
Previously, on Friday, Trump convened with Putin in Alaska to deliberate on the Ukrainian crisis, assuring that any proposals would be consulted with Ukraine and its European allies before any agreement is finalized.
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Following the summit with Putin, Trump extended an invitation to Zelensky for a meeting in the Oval Office.
Mindful of past diplomatic tensions, Zelensky quickly expressed his “gratitude for the invitation.”
European leaders will accompany Zelensky in Washington on Monday, aiming primarily to avoid another Oval Office disagreement and to align on strategies for peace talks, focusing on preventing future Russian aggression.
In this regard, the Trump administration has announced a willingness to offer Ukraine security assurances, a development praised by both Ukrainian and European officials on Sunday.
Zelensky is anticipated to first have a private meeting with Trump, followed by a session with European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, according to a European government source.
