The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, publishing in X from Washington, criticized Russia’s attacks against Ukraine during the night.
“This was a demonstrative and cynical roller strike,” said Zelenskyy. “They are aware that today a meeting will be held in Washington that will address the end of the war. We will have an argument with President Trump on key issues.”
Ukrainian rescuers work inside a residential building destroyed after an air attack in Jharkiv, on August 18, 2025, in the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ivan Samoilov/AFP through Getty Images
Zelenskyy stressed that conversations will include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, the European Union and NATO.
“Everyone is looking for dignified peace and true security. And at this moment, the Russians are attacking Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, the Sumy and Odessa region, destroying residential buildings and our civil infrastructure. Russians are deliberately killing people, particularly children,” Zelenskyy wrote.
