KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. This meeting follows a recent summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which concluded without an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Trump announced on social media that the summit in Alaska “went very well.” However, he emphasized that the best way to resolve the war is through a Peace Agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire, which he noted often fails to hold. This sentiment aligns with Putin's previous statements indicating that Russia seeks a long-term settlement that considers its interests.

Zelenskyy described his conversation with Trump as “long and substantive.” He expressed gratitude for the invitation to meet in person and stated they would discuss the details of ending the violence in Ukraine. This will mark Zelenskyy’s first visit to the U.S. since a contentious meeting with Trump in February, where he was criticized for being “disrespectful.”

Trump confirmed the upcoming meeting and mentioned that if discussions go well, they would plan a subsequent meeting with Putin. During the summit, Trump welcomed Putin, who was visiting the U.S. for the first time in a decade. However, details of their discussions remain sparse. Trump had previously warned of “very severe consequences” for Russia if it does not agree to end the war.

Zelenskyy also highlighted the necessity of involving European leaders in the peace process. He stated, “It is important that Europeans are involved at every stage to ensure reliable security guarantees together with America.” He noted that European partners had previously paused a proposal for foreign troop presence in Ukraine, which he believes requires U.S. support.

In Alaska, Trump remarked that “there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” following Putin's claim of an “understanding” on Ukraine. He suggested that the responsibility to advance negotiations might fall on Zelenskyy, while also acknowledging the role of European nations.

European leaders expressed readiness to collaborate with Trump and Zelenskyy towards a trilateral summit that includes European support. They emphasized that Ukraine must receive strong security guarantees and that decisions regarding its territory should be made by Ukraine itself. They did not mention a ceasefire, which had been a hope prior to the summit.

Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine continued, with reports of missile strikes and drone assaults in various regions, including Sumy and Donetsk. Ukraine's Air Force reported that 61 out of 85 drones were intercepted. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 29 Ukrainian drones over its territory.

As discussions continue, Zelenskyy has shown support for a trilateral meeting involving the U.S. and Russia. However, a Russian official stated that such a meeting has not yet been proposed in discussions between the U.S. and Russia.