August 20, 2025 • 3 mins
Volodymyr Zelenskyy BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
On August 18, 2025, I found myself in the heart of Washington for one of the most pivotal diplomatic events of my presidency. Fresh off last week's dramatic Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, I arrived at the White House alongside an unprecedented lineup of European leaders, each determined to add their voice to the future of Ukraine and the stability of Europe. This was not just another photo op or routine meeting; Axios described the mood as transformative, with possibilities for the Ukraine-Russia war finally entering serious negotiation territory.
Inside the Oval Office, President Trump was notably warmer than during my February visit—he thanked me for my persistence and made a public commitment to "very good protection" for Ukraine. The change in tone was undeniable, with Trump insisting he supports a ceasefire to save lives immediately. Our private discussion quickly shifted to a larger gathering in the East Room, joined by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, among others. As ABC News reported, the collective message was crystal clear: European allies back Ukraine's push for strong security guarantees; some even want NATO-style Article 5 protections, which Russia has fiercely opposed.
Trump also floated the idea of a trilateral summit with myself and President Putin, stating, "I think it's going to be when, not if." For my part, as CBS News highlighted live during my subsequent press conference in Lafayette Square, I told the world that Ukraine stands ready for negotiations, but insists Europe's voice must shape any final outcome. Even U.S. legislators like Senator Marco Rubio weighed in, warning that "both sides are going to have to make concessions"—an uncomfortable but realistic view of peacemaking.
Behind the scenes, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and fellow European leaders pressed for a ceasefire and hammered out frameworks for future talks. The historic element lies in the scale of Western support visible at these meetings, and the renewed push for real, binding peace guarantees. Social media lit up with praise for my diplomatic tact—ABC7 and others spotlighted my public gratitude towards Trump's efforts and the unity among European partners.
At time of writing, the next steps hinge on whether Putin agrees to a follow-up summit and Ukraine secures tangible security guarantees from both the U.S. and its European friends. Speculation swirls online about possible drama behind closed doors and whether Russia's sudden willingness signals lasting change; but until deals are signed, caution remains the rule. For now, the global spotlight stays fixed on my every move as I balance war, peace, and Ukraine's long-term future on the world stage.
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On August 18, 2025, I found myself in the heart of Washington for one of the most pivotal diplomatic events of my presidency. Fresh off last week's dramatic Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, I arrived at the White House alongside an unprecedented lineup of European leaders, each determined to add their voice to the future of Ukraine and the stability of Europe. This was not just another photo op or routine meeting; Axios described the mood as transformative, with possibilities for the Ukraine-Russia war finally entering serious negotiation territory.
Inside the Oval Office, President Trump was notably warmer than during my February visit—he thanked me for my persistence and made a public commitment to "very good protection" for Ukraine. The change in tone was undeniable, with Trump insisting he supports a ceasefire to save lives immediately. Our private discussion quickly shifted to a larger gathering in the East Room, joined by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, among others. As ABC News reported, the collective message was crystal clear: European allies back Ukraine's push for strong security guarantees; some even want NATO-style Article 5 protections, which Russia has fiercely opposed.
Trump also floated the idea of a trilateral summit with myself and President Putin, stating, "I think it's going to be when, not if." For my part, as CBS News highlighted live during my subsequent press conference in Lafayette Square, I told the world that Ukraine stands ready for negotiations, but insists Europe's voice must shape any final outcome. Even U.S. legislators like Senator Marco Rubio weighed in, warning that "both sides are going to have to make concessions"—an uncomfortable but realistic view of peacemaking.
Behind the scenes, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and fellow European leaders pressed for a ceasefire and hammered out frameworks for future talks. The historic element lies in the scale of Western support visible at these meetings, and the renewed push for real, binding peace guarantees. Social media lit up with praise for my diplomatic tact—ABC7 and others spotlighted my public gratitude towards Trump's efforts and the unity among European partners.
At time of writing, the next steps hinge on whether Putin agrees to a follow-up summit and Ukraine secures tangible security guarantees from both the U.S. and its European friends. Speculation swirls online about possible drama behind closed doors and whether Russia's sudden willingness signals lasting change; but until deals are signed, caution remains the rule. For now, the global spotlight stays fixed on my every move as I balance war, peace, and Ukraine's long-term future on the world stage.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
On August eighteenth, twenty twenty five, I found myself in
the heart of Washington for one of the most pivotal
diplomatic events of my presidency. Fresh off last week's dramatic
Trump Putent summit in Alaska, I arrived at the White
House alongside an unprecedented line up of European leaders, each
determined to add their voice to the future of Ukraine
(00:21):
and the stability of Europe. This was not just another
photo op or routine meeting. Axios described the mood as transformative,
with possibilities for the Ukraine Russia war finally entering serious
negotiation territory. Inside the Oval Office, President Trump was notably
warmer than during my February visit. He thanked me for
(00:41):
my persistence and made a public commitment to very good
protection for Ukraine. The change in tone was undeniable, with
Trump insisting he supports a cease fire to save lives. Immediately.
Our private discussion quickly shifted to a larger gathering in
the East Room, joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta,
European Commission President or Sulivan de Lyon, French President Emmanuel Nekron,
(01:05):
German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
among others. As ABC News reported, the collective message was
crystal clear. European allies back Ukraine's push for strong security guarantees.
Some even want NATO style Article five protections, which Russia
has fiercely opposed. Trump also floated the idea of a
(01:28):
trilateral summit with myself and President Putin, stating I think
it's going to be when, not if. For my part,
as CBS News highlighted live during my subsequent press conference
in Lafayette Square, I told the world that Ukraine stands
ready for negotiations, but insists Europe's voice must shape any
final outcome. Even US legislators like Senator Marco Rubio weighed in,
(01:53):
warning that both sides are going to have to make concessions,
an uncomfortable but realistic view of peace making. Behind the scenes,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegsatt and fellow European leaders pressed for
a cease fire and hammered out frameworks for future talks.
The historic element lies in the scale of Western support
visible at these meetings and the renewed push for real,
(02:16):
binding peace guarantees. Social media lit up with praise for
my diplomatic tact A b C seven and others spotlighted
my public gratitude towards Trump's efforts and the unity among
European partners. At time of writing, the next steps hinge
on whether Putin agrees to a follow up summit and
Ukraine secures tangible security guarantees from both the U S
(02:38):
and its European friends. Speculation swirls online about possible drama
behind closed doors and whether Rush's sudden willingness signals lasting change.
But until deals are signed, caution remains the rule. For now.
The global spotlight stays fixed on my every move as
I balance war, peace and Ukraine's long term future on
(02:59):
the war old stage. And that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Volodimir Zelensky. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet please production. For more check out Quiet
Please dot ai or search the term biosnap wherever you
listen
On August eighteenth, twenty twenty five, I found myself in
the heart of Washington for one of the most pivotal
diplomatic events of my presidency. Fresh off last week's dramatic
Trump Putent summit in Alaska, I arrived at the White
House alongside an unprecedented line up of European leaders, each
determined to add their voice to the future of Ukraine
(00:21):
and the stability of Europe. This was not just another
photo op or routine meeting. Axios described the mood as transformative,
with possibilities for the Ukraine Russia war finally entering serious
negotiation territory. Inside the Oval Office, President Trump was notably
warmer than during my February visit. He thanked me for
(00:41):
my persistence and made a public commitment to very good
protection for Ukraine. The change in tone was undeniable, with
Trump insisting he supports a cease fire to save lives. Immediately.
Our private discussion quickly shifted to a larger gathering in
the East Room, joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta,
European Commission President or Sulivan de Lyon, French President Emmanuel Nekron,
(01:05):
German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
among others. As ABC News reported, the collective message was
crystal clear. European allies back Ukraine's push for strong security guarantees.
Some even want NATO style Article five protections, which Russia
has fiercely opposed. Trump also floated the idea of a
(01:28):
trilateral summit with myself and President Putin, stating I think
it's going to be when, not if. For my part,
as CBS News highlighted live during my subsequent press conference
in Lafayette Square, I told the world that Ukraine stands
ready for negotiations, but insists Europe's voice must shape any
final outcome. Even US legislators like Senator Marco Rubio weighed in,
(01:53):
warning that both sides are going to have to make concessions,
an uncomfortable but realistic view of peace making. Behind the scenes,
Defense Secretary Pete Hegsatt and fellow European leaders pressed for
a cease fire and hammered out frameworks for future talks.
The historic element lies in the scale of Western support
visible at these meetings and the renewed push for real,
(02:16):
binding peace guarantees. Social media lit up with praise for
my diplomatic tact A b C seven and others spotlighted
my public gratitude towards Trump's efforts and the unity among
European partners. At time of writing, the next steps hinge
on whether Putin agrees to a follow up summit and
Ukraine secures tangible security guarantees from both the U S
(02:38):
and its European friends. Speculation swirls online about possible drama
behind closed doors and whether Rush's sudden willingness signals lasting change.
But until deals are signed, caution remains the rule. For now.
The global spotlight stays fixed on my every move as
I balance war, peace and Ukraine's long term future on
(02:59):
the war old stage. And that is it for today.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss
an update on Volodimir Zelensky. Thanks for listening. This has
been a quiet please production. For more check out Quiet
Please dot ai or search the term biosnap wherever you
listen
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