Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met in Davos, a key event of the current World Economic Forum. Zelensky traveled to Switzerland after initially canceling his visit due to another Russian attack on Ukraine, responding to Trump’s public wish for a meeting.
The main news was the announcement of a trilateral meeting between representatives of the US, Ukraine, and Russia in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to last three days. The exact format of these talks is not yet clear. Options include separate discussions between the US and each side or direct talks among all delegations.
After the meeting with Trump, Zelensky participated in a plenary session of the forum, presenting Ukraine’s perspective on security and Europe’s future. He stressed that Russia seeks to draw out negotiations to protect its interests and prevent new sanctions. US presence is expected to prevent Russia from simulating a negotiating process.
No concrete results from the Trump-Zelensky meeting were disclosed. Both leaders described the meeting as constructive, but did not reveal any specific agreements. A major discussion point was the level of compromise Ukraine might accept.
Other topics included security guarantees for Ukraine, a $600 billion investment plan, the creation of a free economic zone in Donbas, and possible reparations from frozen Russian assets. However, no progress was made on these fronts. Russia continues military preparations and attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.
The broadcast also covered the upcoming US elections, potential shifts in US policy, and the effect of domestic politics on US-Ukraine-Russia relations. The lack of agreed security guarantees, prospects for long-range weapon supplies, and factors delaying such decisions were discussed.
Overall, the Zelensky-Trump meeting is a significant signal for the political community, opening the way for new trilateral talks. However, these negotiations have not yet produced concrete achievements for Ukraine.
