Also Read | Zelenskyy calls Trump meeting ‘positive’ though he didn’t get Tomahawk missilesDuring a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for the Trump meeting, the Ukrainian President spoke first with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. And this really showed that Putin doesn't want peace, and we want peace," Mr. Zelenskyy said before meeting the Canadian premier. Mr. Zelenskyy said some 500 drones and 40 missiles had pounded the capital and its surrounding region. Mr. Zelenskyy said his meeting with the U.S. leader was aimed at reducing unresolved issues to a minimum. Ukraine is working with the U.S. on a roadmap for the country's reconstruction, said Mr. Zelenskyy, which will require between $700 billion and $800 billion.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2025 05:05 UTC