Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, noted a positive interaction with Donald Trump, focusing on collaborative efforts to end the war and achieve lasting peace. This conversation came after Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte revealed a deal for the US to send weapons to Ukraine via NATO. Trump shared during his meeting with Rutte that the US will be sending weapons, financed by the allies. Zelenskyy, in a statement, thanked Trump for his support and the joint effort toward peace. The two leaders discussed solutions to protect Ukrainian citizens and strengthen their defense against Russian attacks. They agreed to stay in touch and align their strategies moving forward. This follows reports that the US had temporarily paused certain weapon deliveries.
