Zelenskyy, Trump discuss how to end war

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he had a “productive conversation” with US president Donald Trump this afternoon, discussing how to end the war with Russia, Report informs via The Guardian.

Repeatedly thanking Trump for his support, Zelenskyy said it was “really necessary to stop the killings as soon as possible,” adding this could have already happened “if Russians had not dragged it out.”

The Ukrainian president said the leaders noted that “the Russians have increased the severity of the strikes,” and said that Trump was "fully informed” about the situation.

“Of course, we talked about sanctions against Russia. Their economy continues to fall, and that is why Moscow is so attentive to this prospect and President Trump’s determination. This can change a lot,” he said.

Zelenskyy also said they briefly discussed the European aid packages for Ukraine confirmed by the Netherlands last night and the three Nordic countries today, adding that “this interaction with Nato will continue.”

He also said that Ukraine has prepared a draft agreement on drones with the US, and was ready “to discuss in detail and conclude it.”