Trump says ‘up to Zelensky’ to strike ceasefire deal

Anchorage (United States), Aug 16 (UNI) Following his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, US President Donald Trump said Friday that it is up to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to strike a ceasefire deal.

There would soon be a meeting involving Zelensky, Putin and himself, Trump said in an interview with Fox News without giving details on the planned meeting or a possible timeline.

He also said that European countries “have to get involved a little bit”, while insisting it is ultimately up to Zelensky to “get it done”.

“We have a pretty good chance of getting it done,” Trump said.

Earlier in the day, Trump and Putin held nearly three hours of talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.

It was the first face-to-face meeting between the presidents of the two countries since 2021.

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