President Trump and Zelensky had a phone conversation about negotiations with Russia, preparing for bilateral meetings in Geneva

American President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, had a phone conversation on Wednesday, confirmed by both parties. This call precedes Thursday's meetings in Geneva between Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov and American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which focus on preparing for trilateral negotiations with Russia scheduled for March.

Zelensky emphasized the importance of collaborating with Trump's team in efforts to end the war, mentioning that U.S. air defense systems are essential to face current challenges. He also discussed the topics that will be addressed in Geneva and expressed hope that the meetings will advance discussions at the leadership level, with Trump's support.