On October 11, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky officially confirmed that he had held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump. The head of state has already revealed their content.
Points of attention
- The leaders explore possibilities of strengthening Ukrainian air defense and preparing agreements to enhance security.
- Zelensky emphasizes the significance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts and expresses optimism about the potential outcomes of the discussions with Trump.
Zelenskyy and Trump's talks — what is known
Spoke with US President Donald Trump. Good conversation, very productive. I congratulated President Trump on his success and the deal for the Middle East that he actually secured, and that is a strong result.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
The head of state believes that if the war in the Middle East can be stopped, then there is a chance to end other wars, including the one that Russia is waging against Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky also added that he told the head of the White House about Russian attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector.
Against this background, he expressed gratitude for the willingness to support the Ukrainian people.
We discussed the possibilities of strengthening our air defense and the agreements that we are preparing for this. There are good options, strong ideas on how to really strengthen us. We need the willingness of the Russians to participate in real diplomacy. This can be ensured through force. Thank you, Mr. President! — Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded.