On October 17, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered a speech after meeting with US President Trump. Zelensky thanked Trump for productive talks. Zelensky said,The air defense system is important to Ukraine and decided to work with the United States more closely.。
Zelensky also said,The two sides decided not to discuss the issue of long-range missiles publicly。 In addition, the two sides talked about Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin in Budapest, Hungary, and Trump shared the phone call with Putin. Zelensky also expressed his belief that the United States and Trump want to end this conflict. When asked if he was more optimistic about acquiring the Tomahawk cruise missile, Zelensky said "I am realistic."
Zelensky also said,He is willing to hold bilateral or tripartite talks., willing to accept any form that can bring them closer to peace.
Zelensky finally told the media thatThe focus of U.S. security discussions is on Ukraine’s need for U.S. securityBecause now only the United States is talking to Russia. Zelensky said,"This is very important. Ukraine needs strong security guarantees."
Trump: Russia-Ukraine'time to reach a deal '
On October 17, local time, US President Trump posted on his social media platform "Real Social" that the meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky was very interesting and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Trump said it told Zelensky that it was time to "stop killing and make a deal," as he strongly advised Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said that Russia and Ukraine should stop there, there should be no more deaths, and there should be no more huge and unsustainable capital investment.
Zelensky briefed European leaders on meeting
On the same day, a Ukrainian official said that Ukrainian President Zelensky briefed European leaders on the situation after meeting with US President Trump. Zelensky said that he and Trump discussed air defense system issues and security issues, as well as Tomahawk missiles.
Zelensky said he and Trump had not discussed Ukraine's attack on Russian energy facilities. Zelensky said that the United States does not want the situation to "escalate" and they will not announce any statement on missiles. Zelensky said he believed Trump understood that the most difficult issue in any negotiation would be territorial. Zelensky also said that Ukraine and American teams are cooperating on drones.
(President of the Republic of Kazakhstan)