President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump in the course of the Group of Seven (G7) on-line assembly on Feb. 24.
"As for Donald Trump… Now we have simply had a dialog. It was an excellent dialog throughout the framework of the G7 assembly led by Canada," Zelensky mentioned, thanking Ottawa for organizing the occasion.
The Ukrainian president expressed hope that the U.S. would keep its assist for Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity to protect unity between Washington and European allies.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, together with a dozen European leaders and prime officers, visited Kyiv on Feb. 24 to mark three years for the reason that begin of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Zelensky's remarks come amid rising considerations that Trump is trying to sideline Ukraine and Europe in favor of direct negotiations with Russia.
U.S. and Russian officers held talks in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 18 with out Ukrainian participation, with a follow-up assembly scheduled for Feb. 25.
Whereas no formal peace proposals have been introduced, Trump's outreach to Moscow has coincided with more and more hostile rhetoric towards Ukraine.
Trump has accused Zelensky of being a "dictator with out elections," echoing Russian propaganda narratives about his legitimacy.
His remarks ignore the truth that Ukraine's structure prohibits elections throughout martial regulation, which has been in impact since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
His administration has additionally pushed Kyiv to signal a minerals deal, which Zelensky has criticized for missing safety ensures.
The preliminary U.S. proposal reportedly sought a 50% stake in Ukraine's pure assets, together with crucial minerals, oil, and fuel, in addition to stakes in ports and different key infrastructure by a joint funding fund.
The U.S. president has additionally known as for Russia's reinstatement into the G7, arguing on Feb. 13 that Moscow's 2014 expulsion following its unlawful annexation of Crimea was a "mistake."