**US President Trump Talks to Ukrainian Leader Zelensky**
US President Donald Trump has had a phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two leaders spoke for an hour on Wednesday.
**Positive Talk**
Zelensky said the conversation was “positive” and that he believed lasting peace could be achieved this year under Trump’s leadership. He also mentioned that possible US ownership of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants was discussed, but this idea has been ruled out by Zelensky.
**Ceasefire Plans**
The two leaders talked about a ceasefire in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Zelensky said he would agree to a partial ceasefire involving a halt on strikes on energy infrastructure, rail, and port facilities. However, if Moscow violates these terms, Ukraine will retaliate.
**US Help for Ukraine**
Trump said that the US would help Ukraine source additional air defense systems. The two leaders also agreed to share information closely between their defense staffs as the battlefield situation evolved.
**Nuclear Power Plants**
Zelensky made it clear that all nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine and are state-owned. He discussed the nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia, which is located in Russian-held territory. Zelensky said he was open to discussing the US taking over the plant from Russia to invest in and modernize.
**Next Steps**
The latest developments will come as a relief for Zelensky. Teams from Ukraine and the US are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days.
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