The call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelensky lasted about an hour, while the call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin lasted about 90 minutes, according to Ukrainian media. The Ukrainian president said he had a meaningful discussion with the US president on many aspects such as diplomacy, military and economy.
Mr. Trump called the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, said he could meet Mr. Putin
The two sides discussed opportunities for peace, the readiness of both sides to work together, Kyiv's technological capabilities such as drones and other advanced industries, according to Mr. Zelensky's announcement on the X social network.
President Zelensky thanked President Trump for showing interest in what the two sides could achieve together and said the US leader had shared details of his previous conversation with Mr Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with US President Donald Trump on February 12.
PHOTO: UKRAINE PRESIDENTIAL PRESS AGENCY/REUTERS
"No one wants peace more than Ukraine," Zelensky said, adding that he and the United States are working on the next steps to deter Russia and ensure a lasting, reliable peace. "We believe that the strength of the United States, together with Ukraine and all our partners, is enough to force Russia to move toward peace," Zelensky said.
Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak said President Zelensky had stressed to Mr Trump that the fighting must end in “a just peace”, according to AFP. Mr Yermak said “the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine” could not be compromised.
The official said the two sides agreed to work immediately at the official level toward an agreement and were also arranging a face-to-face meeting between the two leaders.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets President Zelensky on February 12 in Kyiv
On the same day, President Zelensky hosted US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Kyiv, where the two sides discussed a new document on security cooperation, economic cooperation and resource partnership.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ong-trump-noi-gi-voi-ong-zelensky-sau-khi-dien-dam-voi-ong-putin-185250213102321742.htm
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