Zelensky’s message to Trump as US president meets Putin for crunch Alaska summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a message to Donald Trump and America as the US president arrived in Alaska for crunch peace talks with Vladimir Putin. In a video address on Friday (15 August), Zelensky spoke of his hope for a “strong position from the US”. He said: “Everyone wants an honest end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to end the war, and we hope for a strong position from the US.” The Ukrainian leader also stressed that Russia "is still killing people" despite the upcoming negotiations.