Ukraine: US envoy 'hopeful' ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy talks DW 08/17/2025
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During the Alaska summit, US envoy Witkoff stated that Russia made "some concessions," hinting at potential progress in negotiations regarding Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Moscow's willingness to cooperate, stating there are no signs for readiness for a trilateral meeting. European leaders, including Macron and von der Leyen, have set clear conditions for peace talks, emphasizing military deterrence as a necessity for any agreement. Zelenskyy will meet with Trump in Washington, where European leaders will join to discuss US support for Ukraine's security.
US envoy Witkoff noted that Russia made "some concessions" during the Alaska summit, indicating a potential shift in their negotiation stance regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Zelenskyy remains skeptical about Russia's intentions, highlighting a lack of readiness for a trilateral meeting, reflecting deep-rooted distrust in the ongoing peace process.
EU Chief von der Leyen outlined specific red lines for any Ukraine peace discussions, emphasizing Europe’s firm stance on Ukraine's security and autonomy in negotiations.
With European leaders accompanying Zelenskyy in his meeting with Trump, there’s an anticipation on how this will influence U.S. support for Ukraine in negotiations.
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