Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said any forthcoming discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin must not address the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s direct involvement. Speaking ahead of a planned Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, Zelensky acknowledged the two leaders may wish to focus on their bilateral agenda but insisted that "they cannot decide anything about Ukraine without us." He added that he believes Trump understands this position. Zelensky’s comments underline Kyiv’s concern that negotiations conducted without Ukrainian participation could undermine its interests as the conflict with Russia enters its fourth year.
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Zelensky says ‘no one will accept’ Ukraine talks without Kiev, ahead of Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska Adds it may matter for US-Russia ties but CANNOT include Ukraine ‘They cannot decide anything about Ukraine without us’ Spoiler: they will decide whatever they can agree on https://t.co/tBGM7Y2tOo
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