Zelenskiy says he discussed air defence, sanctions with Trump in Vatican meeting
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump held a brief meeting in April on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican.
- The meeting followed concerns about possible U.S. Support reduction for Kyiv and the fallout from their disastrous February Oval Office encounter, with Trump expressing doubt over Putin's desire for peace.
- They discussed U.S. Sanctions on Russia, Kyiv's need for enhanced air defenses, and agreed that a 30-day ceasefire would be an appropriate first step toward peace.
- On April 30, the U.S. And Ukraine signed a critical minerals deal that includes a joint investment fund with equal Ukrainian and American supervisory board members, aimed at boosting U.S. Investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Zelensky described their March meeting as their best conversation yet, highlighted progress on military aid and ceasefire plans, but warned Kyiv cannot guarantee safety on Russian territory during ongoing conflict.
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