According to CNN and The Telegraph sources, senior officials of the US President Donald Trump administration held secret talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team. These meetings took place against the backdrop of internal disputes in the White House.
Details of the secret talks
According to CNN sources, these secret talks were attended by a number of senior representatives of Donald Trump's team. Among them was the US Special Representative for Ukraine Kate Kellogg. The main issue at the meetings was the need to restore and stabilize relations between the US and Ukraine.
Trump's representatives stressed the importance of continuing negotiations with the Ukrainian government and normalizing relations with the White House. They also called for negotiations to continue before Donald Trump's speech to Congress. This speech took place on March 4.
British involvement and Zelensky's position
According to The Telegraph, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also had information about US plans to suspend military aid to Ukraine. Based on this situation, he aimed to try to persuade Volodymyr Zelensky to "back off and apologize."
The day before Donald Trump's speech to Congress, on March 4, Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement on the X social network. In his speech, he expressed regret over the scandal in the White House and confirmed his readiness to hold talks "under the strong leadership" of the American president.
The secret talks between the Trump team and the Ukrainian leadership are considered one of the most important processes in US-Ukrainian relations. These meetings demonstrate the unique and delicate nature of the political relationship between Washington and Kiev. The exact outcome of these talks is not yet known, but they could have a significant impact on future US-Ukrainian cooperation.
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