Vladimir Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Donald Trump for the meeting held in Rome, which became a significant and symbolic event in the context of current challenges and the pursuit of peace
The President of Ukraine conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity to have a brief yet meaningful conversation with his colleague at a time when all world leaders are focused on finding ways to overcome the crisis caused by the war. In his Telegram channel, Zelensky reported that during the meeting, he and Trump discussed very relevant issues that have a substantial impact on the security situation in the region and the global community as a whole. According to the Ukrainian president, the negotiations took place in a warm and open atmosphere, and within a short time, they managed to touch upon many important topics, including the protection of people's lives, ceasefire, prevention of new conflicts, and achieving lasting peace. "We had a quite productive one-on-one discussion and managed to cover many issues relevant to Ukraine and international security," Zelensky stated. He emphasized that the country is very hopeful for tangible results in all areas addressed during the meeting, particularly regarding security guarantees for the Ukrainian people and conflict resolution. The head of state underlined the importance of protecting the lives of his compatriots, the full and unconditional cessation of hostilities, and creating conditions for long-term and reliable peace in the region. According to him, the symbolic point signed during those days in the negotiations could become a historic and genuine step toward restoring calm and stability for Ukraine and the entire world if the leaders' efforts achieve a common success. Zelensky did not hide his emotions about the meeting, describing it as very "symbolic" and one with great potential. He once again thanked Trump for his openness and willingness to engage in dialogue and expressed hope that these negotiations will lead to the achievement of concrete, important agreements that will solidify progress in peace and security efforts. This was one of those meetings that leave a memorial imprint in the history of contemporary diplomatic processes, especially considering the growing interest in initiatives capable of facilitating a quick and long-term resolution of the conflict on the global political spectrum. Thus, the Ukrainian leader expressed confidence that this symbolic and potentially historic meeting could open new pathways toward peace, and Ukraine will receive the necessary support in its fight for freedom and territorial integrity.