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Trump, Zelensky And EU Leaders Meet | Key Takeaways Explained

President Donald Trump met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House alongside top European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and NATO chief Mark Rutte. The talks focused on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, a potential trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and ways to end the war. While European leaders pushed for an immediate ceasefire, Trump emphasized diplomatic negotiations and pledged protection for Kyiv, with written guarantees expected within 7–10 days. Ukraine is also preparing to secure nearly $90 billion in U.S. military support. The meeting ended on a cordial note, but European caution remains, with Macron warning tougher sanctions could follow if talks fail. Stay updated on this developing story, including security pledges, peace talks, and a potential Trump-Zelensky-Putin summit.

first published: Aug 19, 2025 03:14 pm