**Ukraine Seeks Meeting with US President Trump at G7 Summit**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to hold a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, according to Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office.
The summit will take place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Zelensky’s office said that the Ukrainian delegation’s recent trip to Washington was aimed at arranging this meeting between the two leaders.
**Ukraine Seeking Defense Agreements and Trade Deals**
This move comes after President Zelensky stated on June 2 that Ukraine is seeking defense agreements and a free trade deal with the United States. He mentioned that they want to “buy” weapons, indicating a desire for Ukraine to acquire military hardware from the U.S.
The Ukrainian delegation’s visit to Washington included senior officials from the Defense Ministry and the Presidential Office. They were expected to engage with American counterparts on various critical issues, such as ongoing negotiations in Istanbul, sanctions policy against Russia, and continued support for Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale war.
**Turkey Offers to Facilitate Meeting Between Leaders**
In a separate development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that Turkey plans to facilitate a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed readiness to take part in such talks, emphasizing that he supports a meeting at the level of leaders.
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