{"id":7405,"date":"2025-08-18T11:16:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=7405"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:16:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:16:26","slug":"zelenskyys-awkward-response-to-trumps-claim-he-could-end-the-war-almost-immediately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=7405","title":{"rendered":"Zelenskyy\u2019s \u2018awkward\u2019 response to Trump\u2019s claim he could end the war \u2018almost immediately\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The world was watching as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met face-to-face in Alaska this weekend, hoping for a breakthrough in the Russia\u2013Ukraine war. Instead \u2014 nothing.<\/p>\n

Now, Trump turns his focus to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with both set to meet in Washington. Their last encounter, alongside VP JD Vance, ended in chaos and sharp words. This time, the stakes are even higher \u2014 peace, NATO, and Ukraine\u2019s future hang in the balance.<\/p>\n

Before the meeting, Trump made his position clear on Truth Social:
\u201cZelenskyy can end the war almost immediately if he wants. Remember how it started. No NATO for Ukraine. Some things never change!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Zelenskyy quickly responded:
\u201cI\u2019m in Washington, meeting Trump tomorrow. We all want peace, but it must be lasting. Ukraine gave up Crimea and part of Donbas before \u2014 and Putin used it to attack again. Vague security promises failed us in 1994. We need real guarantees now, like NATO membership.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the Soviet collapse, Ukraine gave up its massive nuclear arsenal in exchange for security promises \u2014 promises that proved worthless after Russia\u2019s invasion. Many Ukrainians now see disarmament as a mistake.<\/p>\n

Zelenskyy also reported military progress in Donetsk and Sumy, thanking Trump, America, and allies for support:
\u201cRussia must end the war it started. Our strength \u2014 together with the U.S. and Europe \u2014 can bring real peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Trump pushing \u201cinstant peace\u201d and Zelenskyy demanding lasting security, today\u2019s Washington meeting could shape the war\u2019s next chapter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The world was watching as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met face-to-face in Alaska this weekend, hoping for a breakthrough in the Russia\u2013Ukraine war. Instead \u2014 nothing. Now, Trump turns his focus to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with both set to meet in Washington. Their last encounter, alongside VP JD Vance, ended in chaos and…<\/p>\n

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