Meeting between Zelenski, JD Vance and Marco Rubio after the enthronement Mass of Pope Leo XIV

Chijioke Obinna

Meeting between Zelenski, JD Vance and Marco Rubio after the enthronement Mass of Pope Leo XIV

The president of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski; The United States Vice President JD Vance, and the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio have met in Rome after the enthronement Mass of Pope Leo XIV, as reported by the Ukrainian leader in his social networks.

The Ukrainian President has reiterated both the Importance of a high total and unconditional fire. “I reiterated the willingness of Ukraine to an authentic diplomacy and stressed the importance of a high total and unconditional fire as soon as possible.”

Zelenski recalled that Russia sent to negotiations “a low -level delegation, composed of people without decision -making capacity“And he has influenced the need to cooperate in defense. In the conversation the exchange of prisoners has also been addressed.

Similarly, the Ukrainian leader has underlined the need for “Press Russia until you are willing to stop the war” and has talked about the possibility of imposing sanctions on the Russians if they continue to refuse to declare the fire.

This meeting has occurred after knowing new words from the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, about the war between Russia and Ukraine. According to Putin “a successful invasion of Ukraine will entail a sustainable and lasting peace” and is convinced that Russia has sufficient means “to take what was initiated in 2022 to its logical conclusion.”

Vance and the EU trust about postures

For his part, JD Vance has expressed his hope of getting greater “synergy” between the United States and the European Union (EU) before the meeting with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni.

To Vance it will be a “great meeting” and hopes to be “the beginning of commercial negotiations and long -term mutual benefits.” In addition, he has indicated that The EU “is an important US ally”. Although there have been “some commercial disagreements”, “we have many agreements and many things that we can work together.”

Von der Leyen has also highlighted the intention of the European Union to bring positions to the United States and Achieve “a good agreement for both parties”. Meloni, due to his proximity to the president of the United States, Donald Trump, has assured that the US president wants to “help dialogue.”

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.