📝 A key meeting between Trump and Zelensky began in The Hague: what leaders are discussing in the context of the NATO summit
In the city of The Hague, on the sidelines of the main international forum - the NATO summit, an important diplomatic event took place: the first personal meeting between former President of the United States Donald Trump and the current head of state of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. This event attracted great attention from the international community and experts due to its impact on the further development of the situation in Ukraine and the region as a whole. The meeting between Trump and Zelensky began almost immediately after the end of the main events of the NATO summit, where the leaders of the participating countries discussed colossal security challenges and, in particular, the issue of supporting the Ukrainian military potential. It is important to note that the final document of the event includes the allies' commitments to increase assistance to Ukraine, including through increased defense spending. This news caused a wave of discussions in political circles and analytical collectors, because it is financial support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine that is a key element in confronting Russian aggression. According to sources, in the first hours of the visit, Trump made a public statement, noting that he and Zelensky would “discuss the obvious,” hinting at increased military support and a strong stance on Ukraine. At the same time, he cited the example of his conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that these talks are important for the future of the region. Zelensky is scheduled to meet not only with Trump in The Hague, but also with several other world leaders. A number of bilateral talks have already taken place, the results of which experts and politicians will be eagerly awaiting. During these meetings, the Ukrainian president plans to discuss a wider range of issues — from security and defense support to political and economic aspects of cooperation. Read about the expected results of the summit and the main discussions in The Hague in our detailed publication “All about the NATO summit in The Hague, which will combine success and failure,” which will be published soon. This forum is one of the most important platforms for shaping modern Euro-Atlantic policy and determining further steps in supporting Ukraine and promoting its interests in the international arena.