Trump is now offering assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility Monday.
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion.
Trump’s decision to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine came after he privately expressed frustration over DOD's pause, The Associated Press reported.
Turkish officials have clarified that no Russian representatives are participating, and that this is not a direct negotiation between Russia and Ukraine.