Zelensky Urges ‘Strong Decisions’ at NATO Summit After Russia Launches Another Deadly Attack on Kyiv
She also said the European Union is preparing another sanctions package against Russia in order to “keep increasing the pressure until Russia ends the bloodshed.”
Meanwhile, Trump is set to meet Zelensky at the NATO summit to discuss ways to end the war that has stretched on for more than four years.
On Saturday, while extending his best wishes to the U.S. in honor of its Independence Day, Zelensky said he had shared a “very good phone call” with Trump.
They discussed the “current situation on the frontline as well as our diplomatic efforts,” he relayed, adding that there is “a real prospect to put an end to this war, and America’s resolve is decisive.”
TIME has reached out to the White House for comment.
Trump also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, for nearly 90 minutes, and reportedly offered to help find a way to end the war.