Trump and Zelensky agreed on the release of prisoners: details of the meeting in Washington.

An important meeting in Washington between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, as well as leaders of the European Union, has already passed. Here is what they said:

What Trump and European leaders said

The American president noted that Russian President Putin agreed on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump also announced an attempt to organize a trilateral meeting with Putin.

Trump also reported that Russian occupiers would 'immediately' release a thousand Ukrainian prisoners of war. Regarding the end of the war, Trump stated that the outcome would be known 'in a week or two.'

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that territorial issues would be discussed during the meeting.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reported that European countries offer to provide Ukraine with security guarantees in the form of an analog to Article 5 of NATO.

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the best guarantor of Ukraine's security is a strong army. In addition, he proposes to hold a four-way meeting: Ukraine, the USA, Europe, and Russia.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte praised Trump for his willingness to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer stressed that security guarantees for Ukraine will be a historic step forward.

According to the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, it is impossible to imagine the end of the war without a ceasefire on the front.

The leader of Finland Alexander Stubb noted that recent events and meetings over the past two weeks have allowed for significant progress in ending the war, more than could be achieved in the last three years.

Donald Trump confirmed that Putin accepts security guarantees for Ukraine. He also responded to questions about Putin's desire to end the war in Ukraine, noting that Putin 'would like to do something.'

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky, as well as the leaders of the European Union, is of great significance for resolving the conflict in Ukraine and ensuring security in the region. Hopes for peace and positive changes have been expressed at a high level, inspiring optimism in addressing this problematic issue.