Russia killing people, showing no intent to end war: Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Russia’s continued attacks, even on the day of high-level negotiations, prove Moscow has no intention of ending the war.

“On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes,” Zelenskyy said in a social media X.

On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes. Recently, weve discussed with the U.S. and Europeans what can truly work. Everyone needs a just end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to bring the war to an end, pic.twitter.com/tmN8F4jDzl— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / (@ZelenskyyUa) August 15, 2025

His comments came as US President Donald Trump prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, for talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year conflict.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine has been in close contact with Washington and European allies on how to achieve a “just end to the war.” He stressed Kyiv’s willingness to engage: “Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to bring the war to an end, and we count on a strong position from America.”

He warned that Moscow factors US resolve into its war strategy: “Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength. Make no mistake – strength.”

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

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