Report: Donald Trump urges Zelensky to take 'bolder' actions against Russia

[96907] Report: Donald Trump urges Zelensky to take "bolder" actions against Russia

Trump to Zelensky: "Act boldly" to force Putin into negotiations

According to widespread reports in Ukrainian media, led by The Kyiv Independent, US President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a private conversation to take a "bolder" approach toward Russia. Sources note that Trump, whose approach has undergone a significant shift, now believes in "peace through strength" and is unconvinced that Vladimir Putin will be prepared to conduct genuine negotiations without heavy military pressure.

Officials cited in the Financial Times (FT) stated that the American president expressed being impressed by Ukraine's recent military achievements, which changed his perception regarding Kyiv's position in the war. The Telegram channel identified with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Operatyvnyi ZSU) added that Ukraine views Trump's words as a green light for the use of long-range weapons against targets inside Russia.

Simultaneously, it was reported that Ukraine proposed holding a trilateral summit involving Zelensky, Putin, and Trump in the United States. While reports on Novyny.LIVE indicate that the idea was well-received by Trump, it was clarified in Washington that such a summit is not expected to occur in the near future.

It should be noted that the sources reporting on the event, which also include Ukrainska Pravda and Censor.NET, present an optimistic line regarding White House support for the Ukrainian pressure campaign. Conversely, those same sources emphasized that the American administration has not publicly or officially authorized specific strikes inside Russian territory, while maintaining ambiguity regarding how the US defines "peace through strength."