The Federation Council revealed the necessary step for a meeting between Putin and Trump with Zelensky

For the meeting of the presidents of Russia, the United States and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky, it is necessary that the Ukrainian leader be ready to establish contacts with Moscow. This opinion was expressed by Vladimir Dzhabarov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, on Monday, August 18.

"In order for the meeting to take place, it is necessary that today's talks [at the White House] show that Zelensky is ready to establish contacts with Russia and is ready for negotiations on the peace process. He demands only one thing — a return to the border, no territorial concessions and as many weapons as possible. With this approach, I think it is unlikely that Zelensky will be able to participate in such a meeting," the senator said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

Jabarov noted that first we need to wait for what results will be achieved in Washington, and then we can judge by the further steps of all partners.

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The meeting between Trump and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will take place at 20:15 Moscow time on August 18 in Washington, 360.ru . The presidents of the United States and Ukraine will discuss a peace treaty with Russia. After that, Trump will hold a meeting with the heads of European states, reports NSN. On the same day, the American leader announced that Zelensky could immediately end the Ukrainian conflict if he renounced his claims to Crimea and his intention to gain membership in the North Atlantic Alliance.

Prior to that, on August 15, Trump and Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, RT reports. Following the talks, Putin noted that Trump is seeking to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He stressed that Russia is also interested in ending the conflict.

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