Zelenskyy is now on better terms with Trump. But when he arrives at the White House to discuss a potential peace deal with Russia, he'll face a renewed hard line from Trump after the president's Aug.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday (Aug 18) said the United States would “help out” Europe in providing security for Ukraine as he hosted President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

President Trump has abandoned a push for a cease-fire, arguing instead for a full peace agreement, a position held by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The documents reportedly included plans for a canceled luncheon, seating charts, a gift presentation and phone numbers for U.S. and Russian officials.

It’s Zelensky’s turn in the spotlight, Rubio disputes European leaders here to prevent bullying by Trump, how Putin turned Trump’s head.

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky has arrived at the White House and shaken hands with Donald Trump ahead of a crunch meeting between the two leaders.He will sit down with US President Mr Trump as well as Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office six months after the leaders clashed during the Ukrainian’s last visit.

At what was billed as an “historic” presidential summit, hastily put together in Alaska on Friday afternoon, the optics were as clear and overshadowing as the vast Chugach mountains glistening over Anchorage in the summer sun.

Steve Witkoff says Vladimir Putin agreed at his summit with Donald Trump to allow the U.S. and European allies to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate.