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Zelenskyy, Trump Discuss Ending Ukraine War, Drone Deal, Tougher Russia Steps

KYIV CITY MUNICIPALITY, KYIV CITY REGION, AUG 5 – Zelenskyy and Trump emphasized ending the war quickly and highlighted over $1 billion pledged by NATO allies for US weapons to strengthen Ukraine's defense.

  • On August 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provided details about his constructive discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end.
  • The discussion followed ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, with Trump giving Russian President Vladimir Putin until August 8 to seek peace or face tougher sanctions.
  • Zelenskyy highlighted the collaboration with NATO partners, mentioning that several European countries—including the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark—have committed more than $1 billion to support Ukraine with U.S.-supplied military equipment, and noted that Ukraine has prepared a draft drone deal valued at approximately $30 billion.
  • Trump stated that Putin would be compelled to end the conflict if the cost of oil worldwide declined by $10 a barrel, and he warned of imposing full tariffs on nations purchasing Russian oil, while a U.S. envoy planned to resume ceasefire negotiations in Moscow on Wednesday.
  • The coordination reflected intensified efforts to halt the fighting immediately, strengthen Ukraine’s defense, and maintain sanctions pressure amid doubts about Russia conceding to the ultimatum.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has a common position with Donald Trump: the war must end, and it must be ended by Russia, which it started.

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The US and Ukrainian leaders spoke on the phone this Tuesday, August 5, and agreed on defence, while the ultimatum given by the White House tenant in Putin is coming to an end.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky will talk to Donald Trump. Photo: Office of the President President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Donald Trump after the visit of his special envoy to Moscow. The Ukrainian leader reported this on social networks. He noted that during the conversation, the politicians discussed “what was announced in Moscow.” — Our common position with our partners is absolutely clear: the war must end. And it must be an honest endi…

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