Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he believes US President Donald Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Zelensky also cautioned that a meeting between Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin ahead of one with him would be “dangerous.”
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Zelensky acknowledged he had received no assurances from Trump that he would be prioritized in peace negotiations.
The warning from Kyiv comes at a time when a phone call between Trump and Putin sparked concerns that Ukraine is being sidelined in discussions.
Trump has not provided any commitment to meeting Zelensky first, the Ukrainian leader confirmed. However, he noted that Trump acknowledged the urgency of discussing “concrete plans” for ending the war.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces remain engaged in intense combat in war with Russia. In Kharkiv Oblast, artillery units of the 43rd Artillery Brigade continued to carry out missions against Russian forces.
A Ukrainian artilleryman was seen transporting shells for a Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, a weapon received as part of international military assistance to bolster Ukraine’s defense efforts.
These artillery units have been crucial in targeting Russian personnel, fortifications, and military equipment.
