According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Sky News, after the high-profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska-which dominated international media coverage-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit the White House tomorrow. However, he will be carrying lingering unease from their last encounter.
Upon arriving in washington, D.C., Zelensky should expect no red carpet or aerial displays.Applause or warm welcomes are also unlikely.
The bitter memory of his previous White House visit remains vivid and troubling for him. In February, Zelensky faced ridicule for not wearing a suit; Trump told him he “had no cards to play” before promptly leaving the Oval Office-as if ejecting a rule-breaker from a restaurant.
Zelensky is aware that similar traps may await him onc again in the Oval Office. Despite knowing this risk, during peace negotiations he must appear eager and cooperative-not wanting to become an obstacle to any potential agreement.
After Trump’s meeting with Putin, Kyiv initially maintained cautious optimism as it seemed no deal had been struck between Washington and Moscow without Ukraine’s involvement.
Though, that guarded hope evaporated when Trump issued a statement early the morning after their summit. Enthralled by his interaction with such a powerful figure as Putin, trump appeared to overlook warnings from European leaders-that an unconditional ceasefire must be an absolute prerequisite for any permanent resolution of the crisis.
It now seems Trump has concluded there is no need for a ceasefire. On his social platform Truth Social, he stated: “The best way to end this horrible war between Russia and Ukraine is to go straight into peace talks.”
This idea stunned Kyiv fully. There-and across many European capitals-officials believe Russia has no intention of stopping its aggression. They fear Moscow will leverage its military advantage on the battlefield to pressure Ukraine into ceding more territory through protracted negotiations.
The resulting violence and bloodshed would continue unabated. This marks one of Trump’s most dramatic reversals: Prior to Alaska-and after consultations with European leaders-he insisted that without Putin agreeing to a ceasefire he would remain displeased and even promised “severe consequences” against Moscow!
Still, reports indicate Trump gave credence to Russia’s position by discussing over phone calls with Zelensky Putin’s proposal demanding further territorial concessions from Ukraine in exchange for ending hostilities.
Zelensky will undoubtedly find it painful to witness footage showing how lavishly Putin was treated at an American military base in Alaska-a stark contrast compared with how US hosts received him on their soil.
< p > Within Trump’s orbit , everything appears as a personal rivalry . He openly shows respect toward Putin while disparaging Zelenskiy , considerably complicating Ukraine ‘ s situation .
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