"Much of Ukraine's long-term security depends on relations with America, he said, adding that assuring continued weapons transfers from the US was a top priority. US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, had earlier told US media he expected to hold talks with Ukrainian officials this week. The US president had met Zelenskyy earlier this month, just days after holding a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska."
"Still, a proposed meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin has remained elusive, with Zelenskyy on Wednesday decrying very arrogant and negative signals from Moscow regarding the negotiations. He called for pressure to be exerted to force Russia to take real steps. The Ukrainian leader spoke as his government delegation has been touring the Middle East and Europe, visiting Qatar on Tuesday and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday before heading to Switzerland on Thursday."
Ukrainian officials will meet representatives of US President Donald Trump in New York as part of intensified mediation efforts to end the war with Russia. Olha Stefanishyna was appointed Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, replacing Oksana Markarova, with tasks to invigorate embassy work. Continued US weapons transfers are a top priority for Ukraine's long-term security. US special envoy Steve Witkoff expects to hold talks with Ukrainian officials this week. A proposed meeting between Ukrainian and Russian presidents remains elusive amid very arrogant and negative signals from Moscow, prompting calls for external pressure to force Russia to take concrete steps. A Ukrainian delegation is touring Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland to seek support.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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