Afghanistan, Aug. 18 -- Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Washington for talks with Trump, joined by European leaders, stressing Ukraine's recent gains and seeking stronger security guarantees amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for the invitation in a post on X.
Reflecting on past concessions, Zelensky said Ukraine's forced handover of Crimea and parts of eastern territory became a "launchpad" for Russian President Vladimir Putin's renewed aggression.
He stressed that Ukrainians are fighting for their land and independence, noting recent military gains in Donetsk and Sumy. Zelensky expressed confidence in defending Ukra...