SouthernWorldwide.com – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended birthday wishes to President Donald Trump during a phone call on the eve of the G7 Summit, announcing his intention to engage in further peace talks. Zelenskyy conveyed his congratulations to Trump on his 80th birthday.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Zelenskyy stated he had a “great conversation” with President Trump. The discussion covered significant topics, including peace initiatives. He expressed his wishes for President Trump’s success, particularly in efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Zelenskyy also expressed gratitude for the support provided by the United States to Ukraine. He specifically mentioned the importance of remembering every contribution, from Javelin missiles to Patriot air defense systems. The conversation also touched upon immediate measures that could help achieve peace, with Zelenskyy updating Trump on the current battlefield situation and Ukraine’s strengthened position.
The G7 Summit is set to convene leaders from seven major industrialized economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The summit will feature direct discussions among these leaders.
Zelenskyy indicated that further discussions would take place during their meeting at the G7 Summit. He suggested that promising ideas for advancing peace and protecting lives were shared. He concluded his message with a note of thanks.
The call occurred as Trump marked his 80th birthday and prepared for his departure to France for the G7 Summit. The war in Ukraine and Russia is anticipated to be a prominent agenda item at the summit. According to a senior administration official, Trump is scheduled to participate in a working session with Zelenskyy on Tuesday morning, though it may not be a formal bilateral meeting.
This diplomatic outreach coincides with European leaders’ efforts to maintain Trump’s engagement on Ukraine policy. They aim to encourage renewed diplomatic efforts involving Kyiv, Moscow, and European nations. European officials are expected to leverage the G7 gathering to discuss a plan for resuming negotiations with Russia, alongside preparations for increased pressure on Moscow.
Trump has previously expressed a desire to secure an Iranian peace treaty before the G7 Summit. He has long articulated a goal of achieving global peace and ending the conflict in southern and eastern Ukraine, where Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought territorial gains during the ongoing war.
