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Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy and Europeans: Praise, security talks, more meetings
- On August 18, 2025, President Donald Trump met in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss ending Russia's war on Ukraine.
- The talks followed a phone call between Trump and Vladimir Putin, after which Trump began arranging a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy to advance peace discussions.
- During the talks, Trump stressed Ukraine must abandon hopes of regaining Crimea, seized by Russia in 2014, and its NATO membership aspirations while Zelenskyy proposed a $90 billion security package.
- Trump expressed that neither the return of Crimea to Ukraine nor Ukraine’s accession to NATO is achievable, while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that discussions are underway regarding security guarantees for Ukraine similar to those outlined in Article 5.
- The discussions marked a significant early step toward peace, although Trump stopped short of committing U.S. troops, and concerns remain over Ukrainian concessions possibly encouraging Russia.
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Trump plans Putin-Zelensky meeting while affirming security guarantees
One of the most consequential takeaways from Monday's meetings at the White House was the plan for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Friederich Merz says that summit is tentatively planned to take place within two weeks, while French President Emmanuel Macron proposed Geneva as the possible venue - with Switzerland saying it's ready to give immunity to Vladimir Putin, who's under an international arrest w…
Trump offers assurances that US troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
President Trump stopped short of committing US troops to a collective effort to bolster Ukraine’s security. He said instead that there would be a “NATO-like” security presence.
Zelenskyy and European leaders press for security guarantees in meeting with Trump - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, backed by an extraordinary delegation of European leaders, defended his nation’s interests at the White House on Monday as President Donald Trump pressed for a quick peace agreement with Russia that would require Ukraine to make significant concessions.
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