Russia can solely be compelled to peace by way of energy – and US President Donald Trump has that energy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mentioned following a gathering with Common Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Particular Envoy for Ukraine, in Washington.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy thanked Kellogg for the assembly, which happened forward of talks between the Ukrainian and US presidents and European leaders in Washington on Monday 18 August.

"President Trump invited Ukraine and different European international locations to Washington right now – that is the primary assembly in such a format, and it is vitally critical," Zelenskyy mentioned.

He confused that the difficulty of peace considerations the entire of Europe.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "When peace is mentioned for one nation in Europe, it means peace for all of Europe. We’re able to proceed working with most effort to finish the struggle and to make sure dependable safety. These are the important thing points."

Particulars: Zelenskyy additionally reported on the most recent Russian in a single day assaults, during which civilians, together with two youngsters, have been killed and dozens extra injured.

The president mentioned the assembly coated the state of affairs on the battlefield and the diplomatic avenues open to Ukraine, Europe and the US.

"Russia can solely be compelled into peace by way of energy, and President Trump has that energy. We’ve got to do every thing proper to make peace occur," Zelenskyy confused.

Background:

• After the February Oval Workplace spat, UK officers reportedly tried to show Zelenskyy to "communicate Trump" – an strategy that’s anticipated to be utilized throughout Monday’s White Home talks.
• Axios has reported that the White Home has even requested Ukrainian officers whether or not Zelenskyy will put on a swimsuit to his assembly with Trump within the Oval Workplace.
• His apparel was a problem throughout their final Oval Workplace encounter, which led to a diplomatic fiasco.

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