Zelenskyy Urges Trump Meeting Amid 'Problematic' Ukraine Land, Nuclear Plant Talks

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Firstpost•08-01-2026, 07:00
Zelenskyy Urges Trump Meeting Amid 'Problematic' Ukraine Land, Nuclear Plant Talks
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks a new meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv.
- •Zelenskyy wants Washington to ensure Ukraine's security for over 15 years post-ceasefire and increase pressure on Russia.
- •Peace negotiators are tackling two 'problematic' issues: the future of the Donetsk region and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- •Kyiv refuses to cede the industrialized Donetsk region, while the U.S. floated a free economic zone idea if Ukraine withdraws.
- •Ukraine proposes joint Ukrainian-American operation of the Zaporizhzhia plant, contrasting with a U.S. suggestion for an American chief manager.
Why It Matters: Zelenskyy pushes for US security guarantees and pressure on Russia amidst complex peace talks on land and nuclear issues.
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