Friday’s meeting between Zelensky and Trump comes at a time of rising political tensions in the United States over support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion and the proximity of the November elections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky He presented a ‘Victory Plan’ in New York on Friday Presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump in a meeting where both sides agreed that this was built on a foundation. the foundation of good will. The meeting with Trump followed a meeting with Democratic presidential candidate and current US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday. promised support To the Ukrainian leader.
“According to me we have a common vision In his meeting with Trump, Zelensky referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin and said that the war in Ukraine must be stopped and Putin cannot win. The former US president, on his part, talked about what he described as a “very good relationship”. With the Russian “Me too. I have a very good relationshipAs you know, with President Putin. And if we win, I think we will solve this very quickly,” Trump said.
Friday’s meeting also took place during a period of increase. Political tensions in the USA Given support for Ukraine’s defense against Russian invasion and the proximity of election day. The two main candidates are Harris and Trumpadopted many different positions On support for Ukraine in the third year of its war with Russia.
In the last few days, Trump praises Russia’s historic military victories He insisted that the United States must “get out” and Ending its involvement in Ukraine. Earlier this week, Zelensky was quoted as saying in an interview with the New Yorker: Trump doesn’t understand this and oversimplifies the conflict.
Trump said in North Carolina on Wednesday:any agreement -worst deal- would be better than what we have now.” “If they had made a bad deal it would be much better. they would be I surrendered a little “And everyone will live, every building will be built, and every tower will be 2000 years older,” he said.
Democratic candidate Harris qualified Trump’s pressure “Not peace proposals” for Ukraine to quickly reach an agreement to end the wardelivery offers”.
EU decides to move forward without US
As the Ukrainian war enters a critical period, European Union He decided that he had to undertake responsibility what he sees as security threats in his own neighborhood. to cope with some of the financial burden, perhaps even without the United States. EU envoys are working on an offer to Ukraine this week. Loan package of up to 35 billion Euros.
Ursula von der Leyen“This loan will go directly to your national budget,” European Commission President Zelensky said in Kiev last week. “This will give you significant financial space and very necessary. You will decide the best way to use the funds by giving them the maximum. flexibility to meet your needs.
However almost 1000 days later After a large-scale invasion, Russian forces are advancing eastward. The Ukrainian Army maintains delicate control over part of Russia’s Kursk region. morale boost temporary. As casualties mount, the Ukrainian Army is outnumbered and outgunned.
on friday, At least three people killed in Russian airstrike Against a police department in a Ukrainian city Krivyi RihAccording to authorities. Dozens of houses were damaged and 80 vehicles were destroyed in the attack.
Further north, fire crews worked throughout the night. extinguishing many fires As a result of the Russian attack on the city Izmailin the Odessa region of Ukraine, as reported by the country’s State Emergency Service on Friday morning. Three people died Dozens of people were injured in the attack.
