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特朗普声称开始安排,莫斯科回应言辞谨慎,俄方给“俄乌总统会晤”降温
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-19 22:54

Core Points - The meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump on August 18 was characterized by a more cordial atmosphere compared to their previous encounter, with Zelensky expressing gratitude multiple times [1][3][4] - Despite the friendly tone, significant differences remain between the US, Ukraine, and European leaders regarding the approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly concerning the need for a ceasefire before negotiations [5][7][8] Group 1: Meeting Dynamics - Zelensky's change in attire to a formal black suit was noted, contrasting with his previous casual appearance, which was positively received by Trump and the media [3][4] - The meeting did not result in any formal agreements or joint press conferences, but Zelensky described it as the "most successful meeting" between the US and Ukraine [4][10] - Trump emphasized that the US would support Ukraine's security but insisted that Europe should take the lead in providing security guarantees [3][7] Group 2: US and European Leaders' Discrepancies - European leaders, including German Chancellor Merz, reiterated the need for a ceasefire, while Trump questioned the necessity of such a condition for negotiations [7][8] - The term "security guarantees" was mentioned nearly 20 times during the multilateral meeting, indicating its importance to both Ukraine and European leaders [7][8] - Trump's unexpected phone call to Putin during the meeting raised concerns among European leaders about his trust in the Russian president [8][10] Group 3: Future Negotiations - Trump announced plans for a potential meeting between Putin and Zelensky, as well as a trilateral meeting involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine [10][11] - Both Trump and Putin expressed support for continuing direct negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives, although the specifics of future meetings remain uncertain [10][11] - European leaders expressed skepticism about the likelihood of significant outcomes from future talks, with Macron emphasizing the need for Europe to be included in negotiations [10][11]