Trump to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures brutal winter and intensifying Russian attacks
DAVOS, Swtizerland (TNND) — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday as the country faces one of the coldest winters in years and relentless bombardments from Russia nearly four years into the war.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that he is working towards a ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but despite his promises, there has been no official deal in sight.
"I want to stop it," Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. "It’s a horrible war."
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he plans to discuss peace proposals with Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as hold talks with a Ukrainian delegation.
“We need a peace,” Witkoff said.
Zelenskyy said last week his envoys would try to finalize with U.S. officials documents for a proposed peace settlement that relate to postwar security guarantees and economic recovery.
He added that the U.S. and Ukraine could sign the documents in Davos this week, but on Tuesday, he said he wouldn’t be traveling to Switzerland and would focus on restoring power in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported Wednesday that Russia launched 97 drones and ballistic missiles at the country overnight.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged the 32-nation alliance’s military chiefs to press their national governments to supply desperately needed air defense systems to Ukraine, helping it fend off Russia’s aerial attacks.
“Please use your influence to help your political masters to do even more,” Rutte said in a video message to top brass as they met at NATO’s Brussels headquarters.
“Look deep into your stockpiles to see what more you can give to Ukraine, particularly air defense interceptors. The time really is now,” he said.
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Editor's note: The Associated Press contributed to this article.
