Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to visit Washington for a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes just days after Trump’s much-publicized summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a breakthrough. While both leaders called the Alaska talks “constructive,” there was no agreement to halt the war in Ukraine. As a result, all eyes are now on the upcoming Washington meeting to see whether it can open new doors for peace or security guarantees for Ukraine.
Alaska Summit Ends Without Progress on Ukraine Peace
The Alaska meeting between Trump and Putin attracted global attention because many expected it might at least deliver a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. Instead, the two leaders spoke at length but failed to agree on even the basics.
Trump later told reporters that while he believed the discussion was “productive,” Putin did not show any willingness to commit to a ceasefire. Instead of announcing progress, Trump said there would be “no deal until there is a real deal.” This meant that fighting on the battlefield would continue, leaving Ukraine to face further destruction.
Zelensky’s Phone Call With Trump and European Leaders
Shortly after the Alaska summit ended, Trump held a long phone call with Zelensky and several European leaders. The call lasted more than ninety minutes and gave everyone a chance to exchange views. Zelensky described the discussion as “long and substantive.” He said that Trump had suggested a new trilateral summit involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia to deal directly with the war.
According to Zelensky, this proposal could be a turning point, since Ukraine was not part of the Alaska meeting. For Kyiv, being included in talks is essential because no deal can be legitimate if Ukraine is excluded.
Europe Stresses Unity and Support for Ukraine
European leaders also joined the phone call. Leaders such as Emmanuel Macron of France, Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, and Mark Rutte of the Netherlands repeated their support for Ukraine. They made it clear that Europe rejects any attempt to change borders by force. They also said that Ukraine must receive “ironclad security guarantees” so that it is not left vulnerable in the future.
This united European stance was important for Zelensky, who said that peace in Ukraine could only be possible if Europe was part of every step in negotiations. For Kyiv, international backing is not just symbolic it is a shield against political pressure from Moscow.
Why Zelensky’s Visit to Washington Take More Hipe
Zelensky’s decision to travel to Washington is more than just another diplomatic visit. It is a chance for him to put Ukraine back at the center of global discussions. At the Alaska summit, Ukraine was not present, and that created concerns in Kyiv that decisions about the war could be made without its voice.
Meeting Trump face-to-face gives Zelensky the chance to explain Ukraine’s position directly and to stress the urgent need for stronger U.S. involvement. Another important part of the visit is the possibility of the United States joining efforts to provide security guarantees for Ukraine. This would show Russia that Ukraine is not standing alone.
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