Zelenskyy and Trump could meet as early as next week
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo: president.gov.ua)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could hold talks with US President Donald Trump next week. The final format of the meeting is still being coordinated, according to Deutsche Welle journalist Misha Komadovsky.
According to the journalist, Ukrainian and US officials are currently working on arranging a meeting between the two leaders. The final format of the talks has not yet been agreed upon.
Meeting formats under consideration
"He (Volodymyr Zelenskyy - ed.) plans to attend Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral. A meeting with President Trump is also being arranged — officials are still finalizing the format, whether a sideline meeting at the funeral, a private sit-down, or an official White House visit," the journalist added.
Three options are currently under consideration:
- A meeting on the sidelines of the senator's funeral ceremony;
- Separate closed-door talks;
- An official visit by the Ukrainian president to the White House.
On July 22, an RBC-Ukraine source said that Zelenskyy would like to visit the United States in the near future. At the time, it was also noted that Kyiv was waiting for confirmation of the US president's schedule.
Meanwhile, according to Axios, the US Senate could pass a bill imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia as early as next week. The legislation was introduced by Lindsey Graham. A memorial ceremony in his honor will be held at the Capitol on Tuesday.
