Zelensky Speaks with Trump, Calls for Lasting Peace: 'Not Just Another Pause Between Russian Invasions'

On May 27, 2026 (Day 1,553 of Russia's full-scale invasion), President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US President Donald Trump and afterward posted on X (formerly Twitter): 'A real peace must be achieved, one that will be lasting, not just another pause between Russian invasions. Killings must stop as soon as [possible].' The statement reflects Ukraine's insistence that any ceasefire or peace agreement must include robust security guarantees — not merely a suspension of hostilities that Russia could use to rearm and reinvade. The diplomatic track remains stalled after the February 2026 Geneva talks collapsed after just two hours on the second day. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed in mid-May that peace negotiations are currently not underway. Zelensky has also been invited to the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, confirmed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.