Donald Trump posted on TruthSocial before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that Zelensky could stop the war almost instantly or continue it. In this brief but contentious message, the US leader conveyed to the Ukrainian president the message “choose your destiny yourself,” theguardian.com reported. According to Trump, this statement helped draw public attention before an important meeting for him.
In his post, Trump wrote: “President Zelensky, if he wishes, can almost immediately end the war with Russia or continue the military actions. Remember how it all started”. The US leader stressed that any new agreements could only be based on specified conditions, adding: “Crimea, which was given up many years ago by Obama, cannot be returned, Ukraine will not be admitted to NATO, some things remain permanent”. These words were interpreted as a strong signal to the sides seeking advantage in the conflict.
Trump also described the upcoming meeting at the White House as a “big event,” saying that this forum was of special significance for him. He noted: “I have never accepted so many European leaders at the same time; it is a great honor for me to welcome them”. These remarks show a preparation for active diplomacy and an important dialogue at the beginning of a new stage.
However, Trump’s rhetoric was not limited to diplomatic remarks. On TruthSocial, he criticized some senators and politicians, accusing them of misjudging the meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska and hindering the end of the war in Ukraine. “This war can be ended now, but unwise people like Chris Murphy, John Bolton and others make this task much more difficult,” he wrote. At the same time, he responded to statements that “Putin got everything he wanted,” insisting that “in fact, no one got anything”.
On 18 August, a high-level meeting at the White House is planned with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom, Finland, France, Germany and Italy. According to media reports, Kyiv and European leaders still do not fully understand what the US and Russian leaders agreed on during the three-hour conversation in Alaska, which is why Trump promised to personally explain it. Zelensky, arriving in Washington, said they hope to end the war quickly under clear and stable conditions and will continue efforts toward peace. European diplomats expect that after this meeting, questions of geopolitical balance and security guarantees will be clarified.
The results of this historic meeting are important not only for Ukraine but for many countries. After the talks, it will become clear whether a mechanism to end the war will be found or whether the ongoing conflict will enter a new phase. Observers are actively discussing these events on social networks and patiently waiting to see what steps will be taken on the path to peace in the future.
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