In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his nomination and condemned an assassination attempt on him. They arranged a personal meeting where Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine without providing details.
NATO is coordinating support for Ukraine from Wiesbaden. However, Trump and his running mate Vance criticized US arms aid for Ukraine, suggesting that it could weaken Kyiv's negotiating position with Moscow.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban revealed Trump's plans for Ukraine after a meeting, while Ukraine expressed gratitude to the US for helping strengthen its ability to resist Russian terror. Zelensky thanked the US, outlined his peace plan for Russian withdrawal and border restoration, but rejected negotiations with Russia as long as their troops remain in Ukraine.
Zelensky also attended a UK cabinet meeting, urging strikes inside Russia and calling for Western allies to remove limits on long-range strikes. However, NATO members are divided on allowing Ukraine to use donated weapons for strikes inside Russia.
Zelensky's peace plan includes conferences on energy security, food security, prisoner exchange, and repatriation of minors. Russia demands recognition of the occupied provinces.
If progress is made, Zelensky plans a second peace summit with Russia. Analysts believe that Russia is reaching its peak capabilities and the situation will improve for Ukraine in the autumn.
