President Donald Trump announced Monday that he may attend a high-stakes peace meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey, as both leaders prepare for direct talks aimed at ending the conflict. Trump emphasized the urgency of diplomatic engagement, saying he would fly to the meeting if it would help end what he called a “bloodbath.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded Sunday to Russia’s proposal for direct peace talks by welcoming the idea—but only under the condition of an immediate and temporary ceasefire. Zelenskyy reiterated his call for a 30-day unconditional halt to hostilities, emphasizing that a ceasefire is the “very first step” to ending the war.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met privately on Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. The two leaders discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire and reach a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.
President Donald Trump has publicly questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's commitment to ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting that Putin may be misleading him. This marks a significant shift in Trump's approach to the conflict.
President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to immediately finalize a rare earth minerals deal with the United States, a move critical to countering China’s dominance in the sector. Trump also reported that peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are progressing "smoothly."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump following their heated Oval Office meeting, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff revealed on Monday that Zelensky sent a letter to Trump expressing regret over the incident.
Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) argued Friday on CNN’s News Central that President Donald Trump should be thanking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his role in defending democracy. His remarks came in response to the recent Oval Office meeting between the two leaders.
