President Donald J. Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation on March 11th, which marked a significant step towards ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting of senior officials from both nations was productive, with both leaders expressing gratitude for each other's support.
President Zelenskyy thanked President Trump for the initial support provided by the United States, particularly the Javelin missiles that were first offered by President Trump. He also appreciated the efforts made towards peace and expressed hope that lasting peace could be achieved under President Trump's leadership.
During the conversation, President Trump briefed President Zelenskyy on his discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, covering key issues such as the situation in Kursk. The two leaders agreed to share information closely between their defense staffs as the battlefield situation evolved. Additionally, they discussed Ukraine's electrical supply and nuclear power plants, with President Trump suggesting that American expertise could be beneficial in managing these facilities.
President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for President Trump's leadership in pushing humanitarian concerns, including the exchange of POWs. He also appreciated the efforts to address the abduction of children during the war. In response, President Trump promised to work closely with both parties to help ensure the safe return of those children.
The two leaders agreed that all parties must continue their efforts to make a ceasefire work. They praised the positive work of their advisors and representatives, including Secretary Rubio, National Security Advisor Waltz, Special Envoy Kellogg, and others. With this agreement in place, the Presidents instructed their teams to move forward with implementing and broadening the partial ceasefire, which will be discussed in technical meetings scheduled for Saudi Arabia.
The meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy marked an important step towards a lasting peace in Ukraine. By continuing to work together, both leaders aim to achieve a comprehensive solution that ensures security and stability for all parties involved.