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>>> Trump claimed Putin’s visit to U.S. soil would be “a great thing,” even boasting that surrendering Moscow and St. Petersburg would still be portrayed as his defeat by “fake news.”
>>> Trump insisted there will be no temporary ceasefire but rather a final peace deal with lasting guarantees. He also said Ukraine must cede territory if the war continues to avoid greater losses.
>>> Trump highlighted the plight of over 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners in Russia, saying he is confident they “will be released.”
>>> Zelenskyy, speaking alongside Trump, said Ukraine cannot hold elections under current war conditions and needs security guarantees first. He also thanked Trump and First Lady Melania for supporting Ukrainian children, delivering a letter of gratitude.
>>> Presidential spokesman Serhii Nykyforov clarified that while the official White House meeting ended, leaders remained to continue talks in a different format.