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Zelensky calls for 'strong ties' with US amid Trump spat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of a strong relationship between Ukraine and the US amid growing tensions with President Donald Trump. Following a "productive meeting" with US envoy Keith Kellogg, Zelensky highlighted discussions on the battlefield situation, efforts to return prisoners of war, and securing effective security guarantees.

AFP WORLD
Published February 20,2025
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Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a strong relationship between Kyiv and Washington, amid rising tensions with US President Donald Trump.

"Strong Ukraine-US relations benefit the entire world," Zelensky said after holding what he called a "productive meeting" with US envoy Keith Kellogg on the "battlefield situation, how to return our prisoners of war, and effective security guarantees".