Donald Trump calls meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky a great honor
US President Donald Trump praised his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged Marco Rubio in Manila to end US arms shipments.
US President Donald Trump described his recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "great honor," as diplomatic discussions regarding the conflict continue. Their talks focused on military assistance, including Patriot air defense systems, alongside potential diplomatic avenues toward resolution.
Concurrently, international diplomatic contacts unfolded in Manila, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with US official Marco Rubio. During the exchange, Lavrov urged Washington to cease military shipments to Kyiv. Meanwhile, American officials in Washington are considering additional economic sanctions against Moscow.
In Ukraine, domestic political unrest persists, with public demonstrations in Kyiv entering their tenth day following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. On the ground, Ukrainian forces continue military operations against target positions.
Sources: Corriere della Sera.
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