Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns against excluding Ukraine from U.S.-led talks with Russia, Trump confident in handling the Russia-Ukraine war, discussions ongoing, $174 billion in U.S. aid provided, unclear where $100 billion went, Zelenskyy suggests threat of increased sanctions to pressure Putin to negotiate, Ukraine pushes to join NATO despite Putin's nuclear threats
Key Points
Zelenskyy warns of dangerous precedent if Ukraine is excluded from talks
Trump suggests talks with Moscow are progressing well
$174 billion in U.S. aid provided to Ukraine
Zelenskyy suggests increasing sanctions to pressure Putin
Ukraine pushes to join NATO for security guarantees
Pros
Efforts to end the war in Ukraine are ongoing
Trump is confident in handling the situation
Discussions with various parties, including Ukraine and Russia, are progressing
Cons
Unclear where $100 billion in military support to Ukraine has gone
Putin threatens nuclear escalation if Ukraine joins NATO