Trump to meet Zelenskyi at NATO summit in Türkiye to discuss war ending
According to the US official, Trump will arrive at the summit on Tuesday, July 7.
The first item on his agenda will be a meeting with the host of the event, Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan. The US president will also hold talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and take part in a press conference.
The Reuters source, who provided the information on condition of anonymity, said Trump's meeting with Zelenskyi is scheduled for Wednesday. According to the official, the sides will discuss "how we can bring the war to an end."
The official also noted that after talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyi, Donald Trump is likely to continue contacts with Vladimir Putin.
In addition to the war in Ukraine, the US president intends to urge NATO allies to increase defense spending.
According to the official, the summit will also include announcements of defense deals worth billions of dollars. However, he did not disclose the details of the agreements.
European officials hope Donald Trump's strong ties with Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will help ensure the summit runs smoothly.
At the same time, Reuters notes that uncertainty remains in Europe because of long-running transatlantic tensions linked to the war in Iran, as well as the US president's regular criticism of NATO.Background
It should be noted that Volodymyr Zelenskyi recently held a phone call with Donald Trump, during which he congratulated the US president and the American people on US Independence Day.
In addition, US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on July 4. Among other issues, the two discussed the war in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Türkiye.
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