Ukrainian President Zelensky announced his readiness to join the Trump-Putin summit if invited, as he stressed that such a summit may contribute to strengthening dialogue between the parties concerned and easing escalating tensions in the region. Zelensky expressed the importance of international cooperation in facing the current challenges and stressed that he is ready to participate in any efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in Ukraine and the whole world.
Ukraine’s readiness to participate in the upcoming summit
On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to participate in the upcoming summit that will bring together US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as he confirmed that he would be ready to join the meeting if invited. Zelensky pointed to the importance of this summit in enhancing dialogue between the three parties, as it could contribute to achieving greater stability in the region.
The importance of tripartite dialogue
In his statements, Zelensky made it clear that if an invitation was extended to him to join the meeting in Budapest, whether in the form of a gathering of the three or a separate meeting between Trump and Putin, he would welcome it and express his readiness to negotiate, as he believes that dialogue is the best way to reach effective solutions to the complex issues facing the region.
The need for air defense systems
On the other hand, Zelensky stressed that Ukraine urgently needs 25 American-made Patriot air defense systems, in order to confront the increasing Russian threats and strikes, and stressed the importance of using frozen Russian assets as a means of financing the purchase of these systems, which reflects Ukraine’s strategies in strengthening its defense capabilities under the current circumstances.
It is important that Ukraine continues its efforts to strengthen its defense posture, while also seeking to open channels of dialogue with major powers to ensure its future security and stability.
