Davos (Switzerland): Amid the raging controversy over US intention of annexing Greenland, US President Donald Trump met his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026. Trump described his meeting with Zelenskyy as "very good" and emphasized that the time has come for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
What did Donald Trump say well-nigh his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
Following the meeting, which took place in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, Trump told reporters that the US delegation would soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that strong efforts to stop the war would continue.
"My meeting with Zelenskyy was good. We will be meeting with Putin today or tomorrow. My message is well-spoken – the war must end. Too many people have been killed," Trump said.
How long did the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy last?
The meeting between the two leaders lasted for well-nigh an hour and took place overdue sealed doors. Zelenskyy's printing counselor described it as a "good meeting." As he left, Trump reiterated that the war must end. "We hope it will end soon. Too many people are stuff killed." He moreover said that stopping the war might take time, but efforts are stuff intensified. The meeting between the two leaders came at a time when talks to end the war in Ukraine appeared to be reaching a hair-trigger juncture. US envoy Steve Witkoff said that only one issue (territorial) remains, on which discussions are stalled. A European official moreover confirmed this.
What did Russia President Vladimir Putin say?
Meanwhile, just surpassing meeting with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to use a portion of the Russian resources seized in the US for the reconstruction of Ukraine without a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement. Putin spoken at a meeting of the Russian Security Council that $1 billion from the seized resources could be donated to the "Board of Peace" proposed by Trump.
"Our remaining resources seized in the US can be used for the reconstruction of the damaged areas without a peace treaty. We are discussing this with the US administration," Putin said.
It is reported that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with Putin today to discuss the Ukraine issue.
