💬 “In a week or two we’re going to know whether we solve this or the horrible fighting will continue,” US president Donald Trump said.

💬 “It’s possible it might not be done. On the other hand, it’s possible it will,” Trump added.

💬 “There is absolutely nothing new” in Ukraine striking Russian territory ahead of the talks between Zelensky and Trump, Swiss journalist Guy Mettan told Sputnik.

💬 “The Ukrainian regime behaves this way every time it is forced to engage in peace talks or make compromises. This indicates that the regime is controlled by far-right elements who refuse any form of compromise.”

💬 “On the European side, they have lost all room for maneuver. Dependent on Zelensky's whims and conditions, they no longer have the ability to negotiate. European diplomacy, in essence, has harmed itself by refusing any opportunity to reach an agreement with Russia.”

💬 “Europe has escalated the situation, closing all diplomatic doors for itself. Therefore, the only solution I see is that the Americans will force them to come to their senses.”

💬 "The East Room multilateral meeting has ended," the press pool said.

💬 “After that meeting takes place, we will have a Trilat — the two Presidents, plus myself,” Trump stated.

💬 “The rumors of offshore wealth accumulation and drug habits surrounding Zelensky will explode, and I think he must be prepared to leave the country,” Lt.Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, retired US Air Force and former Pentagon analyst, told Sputnik.

💬 “I found how he introduced many of the NATO and EU leaders telling, he was over-complimentary… I think Trump trolled them, and he really should thank Biden for blowing up Nord Stream, weakening the European economy and allowing the US to swoop in with fresh oil and gas,” Kwiatkowski added.