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Zelenskyy Issues Ultimatum to Trump: Security Guarantees or “Strong Reaction”
WASHINGTON - ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a challenge to donald Trump, demanding concrete security guarantees from Europe and the United States within seven to ten days as a condition for a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy stated that if these guarantees are not received, he expects a “strong reaction” from the United States. [1]
Trump announced plans to facilitate a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, writing on Truth Social after Monday night’s summit in the White House, “After today’s meetings, I called President Putin and started the arrangements for a meeting, in a place that has not yet been decided.” [1]
While Zelenskyy is open to a meeting, he insists on prior security assurances. “We need to understand the security guarantees within seven to ten days.When we have received it, we aim for a meeting,” Zelenskyy said according to AP. [1]
Tho, if Putin declines to participate, Zelenskyy wants a firm response from the U.S. “If the Russians are not ready, I would like to see a strong reaction from the United States,” he stated. [1]
US Vice President JD Vance suggested that European countries should bear the primary obligation for Ukraine‘s future security guarantees. “We should expect – and the president really expects – that Europe will play a leading role,” Vance told Fox News, adding, “I don’t think the burden should lie on us, but I think we should help stop the war and killing.” [1]
