17 Aug 2025, 10:46
The Consequences of the Meeting Between Trump and Putin Remain Unresolved
- Trump and Putin did not achieve a significant agreement during the meeting.
- Putin demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops for the conflict to be concluded.
- Western leaders plan to discuss the situation in Ukraine without Zelensky.
September 17, 2025, Kyiv. In Ukraine, mixed feelings are being felt after the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which took place at a military base in Alais. Following news that no expected major agreement was reached, some Ukrainian officials expressed disappointment. One of the deputies expressed the opinion that "the catastrophe is unprecedented," given that Trump did not engage with Ukraine's interests.
However, according to the sources, Putin issued a demand for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk and Luhansk as a condition for resolving the conflict along the remaining front line. These conditions have triggered concern among Western leaders, who plan to hold a conference call to discuss the situation and emphasize the need to involve Volodymyr Zelensky in future negotiations.
Leaders of the "coalition of the willing," which includes the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, are concerned about the potential consequences of agreements that may not take into account Ukraine's interests. They emphasize that without Zelensky's participation, achieving a lasting peace is impossible.
Tags: Ukraine/USA/Russia/Politics