Before the Monday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump declared that Zelensky has the power to end the war with Russia if he chooses. Trump referenced Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea during the Obama administration and firmly opposed Ukraine’s potential membership in NATO, a move Russia has consistently resisted.
Trump wrote on Truth Social, “President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight. Remember how it started. No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE. Some things never change!!!”
In another post, US President Donald Trump wrote, “Big day at the White House tomorrow. Never had so many European Leaders at one time. My great honour to host them!!!”
Several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, will join Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for his meeting at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Monday, CNN reported.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also confirmed his visit in a post on X, stating that the leaders will exchange views on the status of peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial issues, and further support for Ukraine.
