Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, calls for 'American resolve' to help end war
Zelenskiy's Call for U.S. Support in Ending the War
Conversation with President Trump
July 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump on the Fourth of July holiday and called for "American resolve" to help end the more than four-year-old war with Russia.
Zelenskiy said he had a "very good" conversation with Trump, discussing the situation on the front line.
Significance of American Resolve
"There is a real prospect to end this war and American resolve will have a crucial meaning," he said.
Future Discussions at NATO Summit
Zelenskiy said he and Trump had agreed to continue their discussion at next week's NATO summit in Turkey.
Expressions of Gratitude and Symbolic Gestures
Thanks to the United States
In his comments, Zelenskiy thanked the United States for its help throughout the conflict and "American hearts" who thought of Ukraine's future and valued freedom throughout the world.
Kyiv's Motherland Monument in American Colours
One of Kyiv's most celebrated monuments, the 62-meter (203-foot) tall Motherland Monument statue depicting a female warrior next to the Dnipro River, was decked out at night in American colours.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by David Gregorio and Rod Nickel)
