Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday emphasised the necessity to enhance strain on Russia to deliver an finish to the Russia-Ukraine struggle, following talks with prime US officers in Rome.
Zelenskyy mentioned in an announcement on X that he had a “good meeting” with US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome, throughout which he mentioned they mentioned the direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv held in Istanbul on Friday.
“I reaffirmed that Ukraine is ready to be engaged in real diplomacy and underscored the importance of a full and unconditional ceasefire as soon as possible,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
He added that the dialogue additionally touched on points together with sanctions in opposition to Russia, bilateral commerce, protection cooperation, the battlefield state of affairs, and an upcoming prisoner change.
“Pressure is needed against Russia until they are eager to stop the war. And, of course, we talked about our joint steps to achieve a just and durable peace. Thank you to all American people for the support and leadership in saving lives,” Zelenskyy added.
The high-level assembly got here as dozens of world leaders and dignitaries gathered at St. Peter’s Square for the Vatican ceremony putting in the 267th pope.
It additionally marked the primary in-person encounter between Zelenskyy and prime US leaders since a tense Oval Office assembly on Feb. 28, throughout which US President Donald Trump and Vance reportedly criticized Zelenskyy for what they referred to as a scarcity of gratitude for years of American help.
Zelenskyy defended his place at that assembly, stressing the worldwide implications of the Ukraine struggle and its direct relevance to US and worldwide safety.
Source: www.anews.com.tr