President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meaningful and productive conversation with President Trump. We are grateful to the U.S. for its engagement and continued commitment to supporting Ukraine and advancing peace.

It is very important that the leaders of Ukraine and the United States agreed to meet in Washington, D.C., on Monday to discuss steps ahead to put an end to the killing and war. 

We value the American side’s positive signals regarding its willingness to work on developing reliable security guarantees infrastructure for Ukraine. We also support President Trump’s efforts to organise a trilateral leaders’ meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. 

Putin must understand the consequences of dragging out his war. He has lied too many times in the past and completely devalued his word. Only his actions are real indicators of whether he is truly willing to end his terror and aggression. 

That is why the strategy of peace through strength remains our priority. Increased pressure on Moscow and strengthening for Ukraine are critical components to advance peace. 

During this decisive time, we coordinate closely with all of our allies and thank them for their support and unity. Transatlantic unity is paramount to achieving lasting peace and security for all of us. 

Ukraine remains committed to peace efforts. We will continue to use every opportunity, even the smallest one, to end the war, save lives, and release our people. 

During the conversation, President Zelenskyy also conveyed his gratitude to First Lady Melania Trump for her sincere attention and efforts to bring forcibly deported Ukrainian kids back. This is a true act of humanism. 

We continue working toward peace and strengthening Ukraine in all domains.