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Image source, Getty ImagesIn Zelensky’s statement, he called for “the strength of America” in helping achieve peace in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has said Zelensky had “no cards” in peace negotiations, just days after referring to him as a “dictator”.
It comes after Trump held a telephone call with President Vladimir Putin in which the leaders agreed to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia earlier to discuss ending the conflict – but Ukraine was excluded.
Trump’s short-term goal is to stop the fighting in Ukraine. Longer term, he appears to want less American involvement, given that the US has sent tens of billions of dollars’ worth of weapons to Kyiv.
He has also pushed for access to rare minerals in Ukraine in return for aid, or even as compensation for the support the US has already provided.
The Ukrainian president had rejected the initial US proposal made several days ago, saying he “cannot sell our state”.
In a video address late on Friday, Zelensky said Ukrainian and US teams were working on a draft agreement, which “can add value to our relations”. But he stressed that “what matters most is getting the details right”.
We’re expecting to hear a press conference later from President Zelensky – we’ll bring you the key points.