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Zelenskyy just answered Ukrainian journalists' questions in Washington DC. It is noticeable that he can't say much, but he seems calm and satisfied with the meeting overall. Here are the key points: - This was the best meeting we've had with Trump. ​- Security guarantees are the key issue and the starting point for ending the war. ​- The U.S. will be a participant in security guarantees for Ukraine. I can't go into details, but it's important that a political decision has been made. ​- Russia first proposed a bilateral meeting between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, and then a trilateral one. ​- Point number two: the return of children. The First Lady of America, and everyone, will get involved in the return of children. The U.S. President will also help me with an 'all for all' exchange.(meaning PoWs and civilians) ​- We don't know the details of the bilateral meeting. With the U.S., we discussed that all sides must demonstrate a desire to end the war. This is a diplomatic meeting at the leader level. If Russian side shows no such desire, we will act accordingly. ​- I believe we should meet without any conditions. Because if we start demanding a ceasefire beforehand, Russia will start making a hundred other demands. ​- We are confident that the war will end. It's important to us that this is not just a pause in the fighting, but real peace that can be protected by security guarantees. ​- The question of territories is a question we will leave for me and Putin. - The American weapons package includes, first and foremost, planes, air defense systems, and so on. There's a package worth $90 billion that is part of security guarantees (EU expected to finance this) ​- No unacceptable decisions were made. ​- The details of the security guarantees will be worked out within 10 days.