Ukraine: Trump gave Zelensky green light for bolder steps against Russia

US President Donald Trump suggested in a private conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukrainians should act more boldly against Russia. According to a senior Ukrainian official, Kyiv interprets this as Washington's support for pressing Russia into substantive peace negotiations.

US President Donald Trump suggested in a private conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukrainians should act more boldly against Russia. According to a senior Ukrainian official, Kyiv interprets this as clear support from Washington, giving them a free hand to pressure Moscow into entering substantive peace negotiations, reported The Kyiv Independent.

The Ukrainian official did not disclose the exact content of the conversation, but noted that Trump suggested Kyiv take "bolder" steps. As a result, Ukraine believes it now has US support for pressure operations that should force Moscow back to the negotiating table.

The communication between Trump and Zelensky has been complicated in recent months, as the US president has repeatedly demanded a swift ceasefire and concessions from both sides. This new message represents a notable shift, because if Ukraine's interpretation is accurate, Washington appears willing to support a more aggressive approach to increasing pressure against Russia.