President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday. The meeting is expected to take place in Oxon Hill, Maryland, where Trump will also address the conservative gathering tomorrow afternoon.
Earlier on Friday, Duda revealed that he had a candid conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following recent meetings with Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy on the Ukraine conflict. Duda emphasized the importance of U.S. support in achieving lasting peace in Ukraine and encouraged Zelensky to maintain a cooperative relationship with President Trump.
Recent discussions between U.S. officials and Russia regarding a potential resolution to the conflict in Ukraine have raised concerns in Kyiv and across Europe. Tensions between Zelensky and Trump escalated this week, with Trump making disparaging remarks about the Ukrainian president and echoing Russian perspectives on the war. In response, Zelensky criticized Trump for spreading misinformation.
While Kellogg adopted a conciliatory stance towards Zelensky, Trump continued to criticize the Ukrainian leader in a radio interview. The situation underscores the complex dynamics at play in international relations and the challenges of navigating diplomatic negotiations.
As the meeting between Trump and Duda approaches, all eyes will be on the discussions that unfold at CPAC and the implications for U.S. foreign policy in the region. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
