Trump discussed with Zelensky and EU leaders the outcomes of the meeting with Putin: details.
16.08.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
16.08.2025
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After the meeting with the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump held talks with a number of European and international leaders. In addition to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, key representatives of the EU and NATO joined the discussion. According to reports, after the negotiations in Alaska, Trump held a conference call that included several influential world politicians. Among them were European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The conversation also included Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Polish President Karol Nawrocki, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Additionally, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Representative Steve Witkoff participated in the discussion. According to sources, the talks focused on the outcomes of the negotiations with Putin and the further steps of the West. Such multilateral consultations, according to analysts, are intended to demonstrate the unity of the allies' positions and ensure coordination of actions in response to the Kremlin's actions. It should be noted that during a phone call, US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky that the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is currently not ready for a ceasefire. Earlier, it was reported that Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the fact of the conversation with Donald Trump on August 16. According to him, initially, the talks took place in a 'one-on-one' format, after which European leaders joined them.
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