Zelensky says Trump agreed to step up pressure on Russia to end war

Zelensky says Trump agreed to step up pressure on Russia to end war
June 18, 2026

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Zelensky says Trump agreed to step up pressure on Russia to end war

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the G7 summit in France, all leaders of the “Big Seven,” including U.S. President Donald Trump, noted that Russia’s war against Ukraine must come to an end.

The Ukrainian head of state made this announcement in a speech during the opening of the “Ramstein” Contact Group meeting taking place in Brussels, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.

“It is important that we are meeting immediately after such a significant G7 summit in France. We had productive meetings and discussions with all the leaders, including President Trump. The President of the United States is very clear about increasing pressure on Russia to end this horrific war,” Zelensky said.

He noted that all G7 leaders agree on the need to increase pressure on the aggressor state.

Read also: Zelensky holds trilateral talks with Trump and Macron

“We have the tools, and they are strong enough to put Russia on a path where diplomacy becomes the only option,” the President said.

As previously reported, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin want to reach agreements to end the war but do not know how to do so.

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