Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky has said that he is ready to “creative cooperation” to end the ongoing war with Russia. He made this statement after a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump. According to an Exios report, Trump told Jailonsky that Russian President Vladimir Putin prioritize “comprehensive peace agreement” rather than a ceasefire.
Washington tour announcement
Jailonsky confirmed in a brief statement that he would go to Washington on Monday at the invitation of Donald Trump. This meeting is special because this will be the second meeting after an unfortunate encounter between the two leaders in the Oval office in February this year.
Negotiations after Alaska Summit
There was no compromise on the Ukraine ceasefire at the recent Alaska summit. After this, while returning to Washington, Donald Trump interacted with Jailonsky and other European leaders. His conversation with the Ukrainian President lasted more than an hour. Jailonsky said that his conversation with President Trump was “long and meaningful”. He also stated that he has received “positive signs” on the security guarantee received from the US.
Trump put responsibility on Jailonsky
In an interview to Fox News Channel before leaving Alaska, President Donald Trump said that he and Putin have agreed to several points after the meeting, but he said that “completing it is really dependent on the President’s Jailnsky. Although he also believed that European countries will also have a role in this process. There has been no response from European leaders.
NATO leaders talk on phone
While returning to Washington, President Donald Trump did not talk to the media. After landing his flight, White House Press Secretary Caroline Lewitt said that Trump discussed the phone with NATO leaders after a long conversation with Jailonsky.