At a highly anticipated press conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, US President Donald Trump denied that he discussed a ceasefire in Ukraine during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. His comments directly contradict Zelensky’s own characterization of the bilateral conversation, further deepening uncertainty about the direction of US policy on the war in Ukraine and raising questions about Trump’s strategic intentions.

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky, held on the sidelines of the summit, was initially portrayed by the Ukrainian president as “long and substantive,” with specific reference to discussions about achieving “a real peace” in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky emphasized the importance of international support and claimed both leaders had explored steps toward a negotiated settlement.

But speaking to reporters on June 25, Trump dismissed that version of events. “No, no, I just… wanted to know how he’s doing,” Trump said, appearing to downplay the substance of the encounter. This brief remark marked a stark contrast to Zelensky’s detailed summary, suggesting either a miscommunication or a deliberate obfuscation of what was truly discussed behind closed doors.

Adding further intrigue, Trump indicated his intention to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a separate effort to “bring the conflict to an end.” However, he provided no timeline or specifics on what such a conversation might entail, nor whether any preconditions would be set.

When asked about his past claim that he could end the war within........

© Blitz