Details of Trump's phone call with Zelensky unveiled
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A few curious details of the conversation between presidents of the US and Ukraine appeared on pages of Axios publication, which referred to unnamed Ukrainian officials.
Trump said he understands Zelensky's concerns about his conversation with Putin but emphasized that such discussions are unavoidable if he wants his diplomatic efforts to be successful.
Trump stated that he got the impression that Putin wanted a deal. Zelensky responded that he also wanted an agreement but believed Putin was simply telling Trump what he wanted to hear.
Trump expressed support for the creation of European peacekeeping forces as a security guarantee for Ukraine.
Trump informed Zelensky that the US negotiating team would include CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House envoy Steve Witkoff.
At the end of the call, Trump gave Zelensky his personal number and told him he could contact him directly.
Zelensky told Trump he would gift him Oleksandr Usyk's championship belt.