Day 1575 of war in Ukraine: Zelenskyy hopes to meet Trump on the sidelines of G7

The war in Ukraine continues on its 1575th day. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit to discuss the future of the war and peace negotiations. Fighting continues primarily in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is now on its 1575th day. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that he will be able to meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit to discuss the future of the war and peace negotiations.

Background and battlefield situation

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, when Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin ordered the assault. After Ukrainian forces repelled Russia's offensive towards Kyiv, the centre of military operations has shifted to eastern and southern Ukraine, where fighting continues to this day.

Zelenskyy and Trump

Zelenskyy has been actively seeking opportunities for direct dialogue with Trump, hoping to secure stronger US support for Ukraine. The G7 summit provides an appropriate diplomatic framework where both leaders will be present.

The war has lasted over four years, and international pressure for peace negotiations has grown. Ukraine, however, has emphasized that it will not accept any settlement that would mean territorial concessions to Russia.