During his address at the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence that US President Donald Trump has the strength to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy highlighted Trump’s capabilities and intentions as key to resolving the ongoing conflict.

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• Zelenskyy believes US President Donald Trump could help end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
• He praised Trump’s leadership, stating that Trump could pressure Putin to stop the war.
• Zelenskyy emphasized Trump’s potential influence if he chooses to support Ukraine rather than remain neutral.
• This statement came after Trump’s announcement that he had spoken with both Zelenskyy and Putin about peace talks.
• Trump revealed that Putin invited him to visit Moscow and agreed to start peace negotiations immediately.
• Trump also planned to call Zelenskyy to update him on the talks with Putin.
• The US leader held a “lengthy and productive” phone call with Putin to discuss initiating negotiations.
• Trump plans to meet Putin soon, likely in Saudi Arabia, to continue discussions.
• European leaders, including French President Macron, have raised concerns about possible concessions to Russia in peace talks.
• Zelenskyy hopes Trump’s deal-making skills can play a key role in resolving the conflict.