**Ukraine Leader Talks Security Guarantees with Trump**
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has said that security guarantees for his country are the “main issue” he wants to discuss with US President Donald Trump. In an interview on February 7, Zelensky stressed the importance of meeting Trump before holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
**Zelensky Wants Meeting with Trump First**
Zelensky told Reuters that it’s crucial for him to meet Trump first, saying “it will look like a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine.” He also emphasized that his country needs peace and is ready to have contracts for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from the US.
**Ukraine Seeks LNG Supplies from US**
Zelensky mentioned Kyiv‘s earlier offer to buy and store LNG from the US, saying it’s “very interesting” for both sides. He added that Ukraine will be a hub for Europe if this deal is made.
**Russia Declares Ukrainian Register an Undesirable Organization**
In other news, Russia’s Justice Ministry declared the Register of Damage Caused by Russian Aggression against Ukraine an “undesirable organization.” This move has been met with criticism from Ukraine, which hopes that US decisions will not affect the court’s ability to achieve justice.
**Ukraine Ready for Ramstein Meeting**
The upcoming Ramstein meeting in Brussels is expected to make important decisions regarding security assistance to Ukraine. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said that Ukraine is actively preparing and expects significant outcomes from this meeting.
**Key Points**
* Zelensky wants to discuss security guarantees with Trump before meeting Putin.
* Ukraine seeks LNG supplies from the US and will be a hub for Europe if this deal is made.
* Russia declared the Register of Damage Caused by Russian Aggression against Ukraine an “undesirable organization.”
* Ukraine is preparing for the Ramstein meeting in Brussels.
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