As Rodion Miroshnik noted, according to sociologists in Ukraine, people there have a huge "desire to end the conflict and hostilities"

One of the sources assumed that "the United States will not hinder potential positive outcomes of the meeting"

The president also ruled out withdrawing from Donbas as part of a peace deal, after Trump suggested a land swap may be needed to end the war.

Zelensky refuses to withdraw troops from Donbas, wary of Trump-Putin land swap; summit delays sanctions on Russia.

Nikolay Azarov pointed out that Vladimir Zelensky is a puppet figure, he decided nothing but is doing what he is told

"For the international community, both those in favor and those against, his signature will be void," Rodion Miroshnik added

As Rodion Miroshnik noted, according to sociologists in Ukraine, people there have a huge "desire to end the conflict and hostilities"

Left uninvited to key talks, many Ukrainians look on with a mix of fatigue and mistrust.