The Trump team held secret negotiations with Zelensky.
According to CNN and The Telegraph sources, senior officials from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration have held secret negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team. These meetings took place against the backdrop of internal disputes within the White House.
Details of the secret communication
CNN sources indicate that several high-ranking representatives from Donald Trump's team participated in these secret communications. Among them is the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, Kurt Volker. The main issue discussed in the meetings was the need to restore and stabilize relations between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Trump's representatives emphasized the importance of continuing negotiations with the Ukrainian government and normalizing relations with the White House. They also called for the negotiations to continue before Trump's address to Congress. This address took place on March 4.
Britain's involvement and Zelensky's position
According to The Telegraph, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was also aware of U.S. plans to halt military aid to Ukraine. Based on this situation, he aimed to persuade Volodymyr Zelensky to "back down and apologize."
One day before Trump's address to Congress, on March 4, Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement on social media. In his address, he expressed regret over the conflict within the White House and confirmed his readiness to negotiate under the "strong leadership" of the American president.
The secret negotiations between Trump's team and the Ukrainian leadership are being assessed as one of the significant processes in U.S.-Ukraine relations. These meetings highlight the unique and delicate nature of the political relationship between Washington and Kyiv. The specific outcomes of these communications are not yet known, but they could have a serious impact on future U.S.-Ukraine cooperation.
