The Embassy of Ukraine in Hungary shared Volodymyr Zelensky's statement regarding the Russian-American meeting on its social page. The Ukrainian head of state reminded that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska is very far from the war that is being waged against their people. It is taking place on their land and it still cannot be ended without Ukraine.
The Ukrainian President once again stated that his country is ready for real solutions that can bring peace. “Any solution that is against us, any solution that is without Ukraine, is also a solution against peace. They will not lead to anything. They are unviable solutions, they will never work. We all need real, living peace that people will respect,” Volodymyr Zelensky said.
He stressed that Putin did not believe in the Ukrainian people, which is why he made his hopeless decision and attacked Ukraine. According to him, this was the main mistake of the Russian president, that he ignored the Ukrainians. Zelensky reminded that he believes in his people, because the Ukrainians are strong and will defend themselves. He emphasized that they deserve peace, but all partners must understand “what a worthy peace is”.
The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question is contained in the Ukrainian Constitution. No one will and cannot deviate from this. Ukrainians will not hand over their lands to the invaders. Ukraine is ready for real solutions that can bring peace
– warned Volodymyr Zelensky.
He concluded his speech by saying that they are ready, together with Donald Trump and all their partners, to work for a real and lasting peace,"which will not collapse under the wishes of Moscow."
Ukraine is ready for real decisions that can bring peace. Any decisions that are against us, any decisions that are without Ukraine, are at the same time decisions against peace. They will not achieve anything. These are stillborn decisions. They are unworkable decisions. And we…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 9, 2025
Trump and Putin meet in Alaska
Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. No further details have been released about the long-awaited summit. Trump said in a statement that the meeting will take place in"the great state of Alaska," and promised more details later.
The meeting between the leaders of the two world powers is significant amid current international tensions. The White House is expected to release more detailed information about the exact location and agenda of the meeting in the coming days.
We write more about the unexpected announcement of the American president here.
