Trump vows main goal of Putin Alaska summit is a push for cease-fire: Zelensky
Share and Follow

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that President Trump had guaranteed him that the primary objective in his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is to advocate for a ceasefire.


Putin and Trump shaking hands.
Trump is holding a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the ongoing war with Ukraine. SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images

Zelensky revealed what Trump told him and other leaders in Europe on Wednesday about his plans for his Alaskan summit with Putin on Friday.

Trump agreed with them that the focus should be on halting the fight first before the full terms of ending the war can be negotiated, Zelensky said.


Here’s the latest on Trump and Putin’s summit in Alaska


“All the partners demonstrated one voice, one desire, and one principle,” Zelensky told reporters of the meeting.


President Zelensky and German Chancellor Merz at a press conference.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky agreed that cease-fire should be the main goal of Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit. Getty Images

“A ceasefire needs to happen, and there should be security assurances. President Trump expressed his support for this initiative and discussed America’s willingness to participate,” Zelensky mentioned.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Hundreds of federal agents in Chicago carry out operation targeting suspected Tren de Aragua gang members

Hundreds of federal agents in Chicago carry out operation targeting suspected Tren de Aragua gang members

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hundreds of federal agents…
Retired mom among 3 killed in ‘premeditated’ North Carolina waterfront restaurant massacre

Retired mom among 3 killed in ‘premeditated’ North Carolina waterfront restaurant massacre

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the three…
Yankees' bullpen fails Max Fried in crushing Game 1 loss to Red Sox

Yankees’ Relievers Let Down Max Fried in Heartbreaking Game 1 Defeat to Red Sox

No matter how impressive the Yankees bullpen appeared towards the end of…
Trump suggests using 'dangerous' cities as military 'training grounds'

Trump Proposes Utilizing ‘Risky’ Cities for Military Training Exercises

President Trump on Tuesday told a gathering of military leaders they should…
Influencer Tang Feiji dies after aircraft crashes, erupts into flames during livestream

Influencer Tang Feiji tragically dies in live-streamed aircraft crash and fire

Influencer Tang Feiji has plummeted to his death in an aircraft during…
Bomb squad detonates ‘suspicious device’ at Utah State University prior to TPUSA event

Bomb squad detonates ‘suspicious device’ at Utah State University prior to TPUSA event

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LOGAN, Utah – A…
5 takeaways from Hegseth’s 'liberation day'  military meeting

5 Key Insights from Hegseth’s ‘Liberation Day’ Military Meeting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a series of changes to the armed…
George Clooney, Rami Malek, Sydney Sweeney films announced as a part of AFI Fest's Red Carpet Gala line up

Films featuring George Clooney, Rami Malek, and Sydney Sweeney to be showcased at AFI Fest’s Red Carpet Gala

LOS ANGELES — The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the final…