Prez Trump Vows Kyiv's Role in Peace Talks With Russia

An adviser to Zelensky, however, said Kyiv does not expect to hold talks with the Russian side at the annual Munich Security Conference

- Reuters

KYIV: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Ukraine would be involved in peace talks with Russia, although Kyiv said it would be premature to speak with Moscow at a security conference on Friday. Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said Ukraine would have a seat at the table during any peace negotiations with Russia over ending the war.

"They're part of it. We would have Ukraine, and we have Russia, and we'll have other people involved, a lot of people," Trump said.

Asked whether he trusts Putin, he said: "I believe that he would like to see something happen. I trust him on this subject." Trump said US and Russian officials would meet in Munich on Friday and that Ukraine was also invited.

An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, said Kyiv does not expect to hold talks with the Russian side at the annual Munich Security Conference on Friday, and believes the US, Europe and Ukraine need a common position before talks with Moscow.