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.
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- Published Date: 09:36 | 20 February 2025
- Modified Date: 09:36 | 20 February 2025
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".
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