Today, a conversation took place between President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During the call, President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Trump for his role in facilitating a meeting between Ukrainian and American teams in Jeddah on March 11th, which was seen as a significant step toward ending the war.
President Zelenskyy acknowledged the support from the United States, particularly noting the provision of Javelin missiles and efforts towards peace. Both leaders concurred on the importance of continued cooperation to achieve lasting peace under President Trump's leadership.
In their discussion, President Trump provided an update on his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders reviewed developments in Kursk and agreed to maintain close information sharing between their defense teams as situations on the battlefield change. Additionally, President Zelenskyy requested more air defense systems, such as Patriot missile systems, which President Trump committed to exploring availability within Europe.
A partial ceasefire concerning energy was also discussed. Technical teams are set to convene in Saudi Arabia shortly to consider extending this ceasefire to the Black Sea region as part of a broader move towards full cessation of hostilities. This initiative is seen as a crucial step towards ending the war entirely and securing regional stability.
Further topics included Ukraine's electrical supply and nuclear power plants, with discussions about potential U.S. involvement in managing these facilities using its expertise. The idea of American ownership was proposed as a means of protecting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Humanitarian issues were also addressed during the call. President Zelenskyy appreciated ongoing efforts regarding prisoner-of-war exchanges and raised concerns about children missing or abducted during the conflict. In response, President Trump pledged continued cooperation to ensure these children are safely returned home.
Both Presidents underscored their commitment to making ceasefires effective and praised advisors like Secretary Rubio and National Security Advisor Waltz for their roles in advancing technical discussions related to implementing broader ceasefires swiftly. They emphasized that upcoming meetings should focus on achieving lasting peace and security.