Retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg praises Ukrainian President Zelensky

Retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg, President Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, praised Ukrainian President Zelensky despite Trump's attacks on him. Kellogg discussed security guarantees, the release of prisoners of war, and the importance of peace. Trump falsely claimed Zelensky had a 4% approval rating and started the war.

Ukraine Peace Negotiations with the US and Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky had a productive meeting with retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's envoy for Ukraine and Russia, discussing peace negotiations and security guarantees. The joint press conference was canceled, and EU supports Ukraine's involvement in peace talks with Russia.

U.S.-Ukraine Rare Earth Minerals Deal

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz urges President Zelensky to return to negotiating table for rare earth minerals deal that would secure long-term prosperity and security for Ukrainians. The Biden administration's open-ended approach to Russia-Ukraine war is over, with focus on European-led security guarantees. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes the deal would offer a security shield for Ukrainians.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Feud with President Trump

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz discusses Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's feud with President Trump, urging Ukraine to sign an economic deal for security. Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator without elections amid rift. US seeks access to rare earth minerals in Ukraine.

Shift in U.S. approach to the war in Ukraine and European response

The Trump administration has shifted the U.S. approach towards the war in Ukraine, excluding European leaders from peace talks with Russia. This has left European neighbors struggling to unite and respond. European leaders are slow to recognize the shift and are attempting to figure out how to safeguard Ukraine's security amidst the changing dynamics.

Ukraine conflict and U.S. policy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that it is unrealistic to aim for a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders, indicating U.S. support for negotiations where Ukraine cedes seized territory to Russia. Trump's administration seeks to end the war quickly through a different approach than Biden's policy, focusing on robust security guarantees without NATO membership for Ukraine.

Ukraine-Russia War Talks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for inclusion in talks between U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine, expresses concerns about Russia's intentions, and highlights the need for security guarantees and NATO membership. He also discusses potential European forces in Ukraine as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's confrontation with American podcaster Lex Fridman

Ukrainian President Zelensky clashed with American podcaster Lex Fridman, calling Putin a child murderer and rejecting forgiveness. Zelensky emphasized the need for security guarantees against Russian aggression and $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to buy American weapons. He also discussed a potential partial NATO membership to end the war.