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We shouldn't be over optimistic because it's just the beginning of what seems to be a very long process. But at the same time, it is a realistic start, because for the war in Ukraine to end, the US and Russia need to talk,
Zelenskyy has little choice. He knows that Trump … wants to see some rewards for what the US has done in support of Ukraine,
Trump has a much better relationship with Putin (than Zelenskyy) in principle, but it all depends on the details of the negotiations,
(Trump) doesn't want the world press telling him: ‘You have lost Ukraine, you have appeased Putin’. He realises concessions have to be made on both sides,
I think Zelenskyy will have to swallow quite a bit in order to arrive at a ceasefire,
said Klaus Larres, a global fellow at Washington-based think tank Wilson Center This will have very serious long-term implications because it signals a reconfiguration of the existing security architecture,
he told CNA’s Asia Now programme, ... adding Europe I think it’s really quite clever to arrange that… (it will) bring the world's attention to Saudi Arabia in a positive way, because (Trump) needs the support of Saudi Arabia regarding the Middle East and his plans about Gaza,
The previous U.S. administration took the view that everything should be done to prolong the war. The current administration, as we understand it, believes everything should be done to stop the war and achieve peace. We find this position far more appealing and are open to dialogue,
The process will move quickly. They will need to wait for initial proposals before finalizing the location and timing,
All issues related to security on the European continent, especially in those aspects that concern our country... should be discussed comprehensively, and we expect that to be the case,
There are many topics on the agenda, briefly outlined during yesterday's phone call, but it is too early to discuss any deadlines as work is only just beginning,
We agreed to work together, very closely, including visiting each other’s Nations,
There is a political will which was emphasized during yesterday's conversation to conduct a dialogue in search of a settlement,
We each talked about the strengths of our respective nations, and the great benefit that we will someday have in working together,
Trump said in a social media post Putin is not preparing for peace - he continues to kill Ukrainians and destroy cities,
Mr Zelensky said on the Telegram messaging app If Ukraine is not in Nato... we need an army as numerous as the Russians have today,
Mr Zelensky said in an interview with The Economist published yesterday And for all this, we need weapons and money. And we will ask the US for this,
Mr Zelensky said, describing that as his "Plan B". In Ukraine, he will meet with government officials and private citizens who have bravely endured almost three years of war. President Trump has made it clear that the fighting needs to stop, and the United States is ready to support a durable solution. Special Presidential Envoy Kellogg is committed to carrying out the tough diplomacy it will take to achieve the President’s objective."
Quote from US Department of State I think President Putin wants peace and President Zelenskyy wants peace and I want peace,
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Interesting question. I think they have to make peace.”
Asked specifically about Ukraine being an equal member in a potential peace process, Trump responded
