Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed plans to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Zelens, who has been a vocal advocate for diplomatic engagement between Ukraine and Russia, emphasized that he is prepared for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This proposal, which has been a long-standing demand from Kyiv, has faced persistent resistance from Moscow, which has consistently rejected the idea of direct talks between the two nations.
While the exact details of the meeting remain undisclosed, Zelensky stated that the purpose of the trilateral dialogue is to address pressing issues between Ukraine and Russia, including security concerns and the ongoing conflict in the region. The U.S. has played a key role in brokering such discussions, and the involvement of Trump—despite his controversial role in the previous administration—has sparked both hope and skepticism among political analysts. The meeting also comes amid ongoing international efforts to de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.