Dialogue preceding Russian leader meeting with US President; This Wednesday (13th), Trump talks to Zelensky and European leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Tuesday (12.ago.2025) by telephone with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and updated him with the United States President (Republican party) in Alaska.
A , North Korean state agency confirmed the conversation between the leaders, but did not mention the meeting between Putin and Trump. During the call, the Russian President would have thanked North Korea for his military support in the Ukraine war, especially in the Kursk region, praising “The bravery, heroism and spirit of self -employment demonstrated by the Military Staff of the Korean Popular Army”.
According to South Korean intelligence reviews, cited by the British newspaper, more than 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to support Russian operations in western Russia, with more contingent shipping.
European leaders
Prior to the meeting in Alaska, the president of Ukraine will participate in virtual conversations with European leaders and Trump on Wednesday (13th). On Tuesday (12.ago), almost all countries of (European Union), except Hungary, stating that any “solution”It must protect the security interests of Ukraine and Europe.
The characterized the summit of Alaska as “a listening exercise for the president”From the USA. The spokeswoman said:“Only a part involved in this war will be present, so the goal is for the president to participate to obtain, again, a firmer and better understanding of how we can, hopefully, to end this war”.
Zelensky evaluation
Zelensky in exchange for a ceasefire. He stated that Putin “does not want a sovereign Ukraine”And established conditions for negotiations: a ceasefire in the current front lines and the return of all prisoners of war and missing children.
“Any question of territory cannot be separated from safety guarantees”Said Zelensky.
In the evaluation of the Ukrainian President, the meeting between Putin and Trump represents a “personal victory“For the Russian leader.”First, it will meet in US territory, which I consider your personal victory. Second, he is leaving isolation because he is gathering in US territory. Third, with this meeting, he somehow postponed sanctions“, These.
Zelensky reported that the Russian forces have suffered heavy casualties in the conflict, with approximately 1,000 Russian soldiers lost daily.
