Ukrainian and US officials discuss future personal contact between Trump and Zelenskyy
Oleh Pavliuk — Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 18:36
Andrii Yermak, Head of the President's Office, has held a conversation with Mike Waltz, the newly appointed US National Security Advisor.
Source: President’s Office
Details: Yermak emphasised the need for continued US military support for Ukraine.
Quote: "In addition, Andrii Yermak and Mike Waltz discussed the need to arrange personal contact between the presidents of Ukraine and the US in the near future."
Details: They also agreed to "maintain constant communication", the President’s Office said.
Notably, this is the first public contact between Ukrainian officials and the Trump administration since it began its work.
Background:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes to meet President Trump in the near future.
- Zelenskyy said the meeting should precede the determination of the format of talks with Russia.
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