After their talks, Mr. Zelenskyy and Mr. Trump spoke jointly by telephone with key European leaders, who have been particularly alarmed about any decisions that would embolden Russia. Mr. Zelenskyy said that he and European leaders could return jointly for talks with Mr. Trump in Washington in January. The Ukrainian president stayed studiously polite throughout his visit, mindful of his disastrous White House meeting on February 28 where Mr. Trump and Vice President J.D. That’s a very tough issue, but one that I think will get resolved,” Mr. Trump said. Mr. Trump offered to address the Ukrainian parliament to promote the plan -- an idea, however unlikely, that Mr. Zelenskyy was quick to welcome.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2025 02:28 UTC