Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that he had a "very good" phone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, coinciding with the United States' Independence Day celebrations on the Fourth of July.
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According to Reuters, the conversation featured an in-depth discussion on the developments of the situation on the frontlines, in light of the ongoing war with Russia that has lasted for over four years.
In his statements, Zelensky stressed that there is a "real possibility" of ending the current conflict, emphasizing that American resolve represents a critically important pillar for ending the war and supporting stability.
The Ukrainian president revealed that his country has received new shipments of US military aid, which included anti-armor missiles and advanced air defense systems to enhance the defensive capabilities of his forces.
Upcoming Meeting at the NATO Summit
The Ukrainian president added that he agreed with his US counterpart to continue and finalize their bilateral talks directly during an upcoming meeting that will bring them together on the sidelines of the NATO summit scheduled to take place in Turkey this week.
Zelensky expressed his deep gratitude to the United States of America, both its leadership and people, for their continuous support throughout the conflict, valuing the American people's solidarity with Ukraine's future and freedom.
Coinciding with these statements, the famous "Motherland Monument" in Kyiv—which rises 62 meters high overlooking the Dnieper River—was illuminated with the colors of the American flag as an expression of gratitude and alliance between the two countries.
The intensity of reciprocal attacks between Russia and Ukraine has escalated recently, with Moscow targeting the capital, Kyiv, with widespread missile and drone strikes, while Ukraine executes long-range strikes against military and oil facilities inside Russian territory.
