Trump and Zelenskyy Discuss Ukraine Peace Deal, US Troop Possibility
President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met at the White House to discuss a Ukraine peace deal, with Trump shifting focus to a comprehensive agreement and considering U.S. troops.
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Overview
- President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a crucial meeting at the White House to discuss a potential peace deal aimed at ending Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Zelenskyy surprised Trump by wearing a suit, departing from his usual combat attire, a choice that has previously drawn both praise and criticism from President Trump.
- Following discussions, President Trump shifted from advocating a ceasefire to hoping for a comprehensive peace deal, emphasizing the war's conclusion rests with Zelenskyy.
- Trump suggested a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy, and notably did not dismiss the idea of sending U.S. troops to Ukraine for future security guarantees.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for coordinated USA and European pressure to achieve peace, also stressing a strong Ukrainian army through continued weapons and training.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources collectively frame the proposed Trump-brokered summit between Putin and Zelenskyy with significant skepticism and a focus on inherent difficulties. They emphasize the moral and legal complexities, particularly Putin's status as an ICC-indicted war criminal, and highlight the unlikelihood of a successful outcome, often using evaluative language to underscore these challenges.
"The mood swings over the past few days around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been head-spinning."
The Dispatch"The path to heaven is narrow, as the saying goes, and there are still numerous obstacles to ending the war in Ukraine, not the least of which is that it is still not clear that Putin wants the war to end when he is making grinding progress on the battlefield."
BBC News"The push for a bilateral meeting comes after the US president met Putin in Alaska last week, and welcomed seven European leaders and Zelensky to the White House on Monday."
BBC News"The plan, however, is tangled from the start."
NBC News"Everyone is very happy about the possibility of PEACE for Russia/Ukraine."
USA TODAY"Despite the guarded optimism and friendly banter among the leaders, there was little concrete progress on the main obstacles to ending the war."
Military Times"Trump showed himself to be a child among adults."
USA TODAY"Mr. Trump called it a "very good call.""
CBS News"With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to show his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump during Monday's meeting in the Oval Office."
ABC News"But despite the guarded optimism and friendly banter among the leaders, there was little concrete progress on the main obstacles to ending the war — and that deadlock likely favors Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose forces continue to make steady, if slow progress on the ground in Ukraine."
ABC News"Despite the guarded optimism and friendly banter among the leaders, there was little concrete progress on the main obstacles to peace."
Associated Press"With a chance to make a better second impression in the Oval Office, gratitude diplomacy was front and center for Zelenskyy."
Associated Press"The whirlwind of developments in the space of a few days was a display of foreign policy in the age of Trump 2.0."
USA TODAY"Trump announced yesterday that he aims to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines before next year's midterm elections."
NPR"In Ukraine, however, the mood was positive."
NBC News"Zelenskyy described the talks with Trump as the "best" so far."
USA TODAY"The Ukrainian leader seemed mostly upbeat about his latest White House appearance, describing his meeting with Trump as "warm.""
BBC News"The atmosphere was friendly, verging on a love fest."
The Free Press"Zelenskyy’s efforts, and the fact that he was joined by a European delegation, seemed help keep discussions on the right track."
USA TODAY"This was a very good, early step for a War that has been going on for almost four years."
ABC News"Trump portrayed Monday’s event as very good."
Semafor"Trump’s measured tone with Zelenskyy and willingness to entertain significant U.S. involvement in a post-war security arrangement were notable after his chummy summit with Putin, heartening supporters of Ukraine."
USA TODAY"Trump reiterated that a broader, war-ending peace agreement between the two countries is 'very attainable,' but that 'all of us would obviously prefer the immediate ceasefire while we work on a lasting peace.'"
Fortune"Monday’s landmark gathering at the White House was far warmer than the last time Zelenskyy visited Washington and clashed with Trump."
Semafor"Trump's engagement with Zelenskyy had a strikingly different feel to their last Oval Office meeting in February."
Chicago Tribune"The coalition of European leaders, all longtime supporters of Ukraine amid its war with Russia, traveled to Washington, DC, as a group to shore up Zelenskyy's position, as Trump continues to push for a peace deal to end the more than three-year-long war."
USA TODAY"This time around, however, the 47-year-old Zelenskyy dressed up a bit, wearing a black jacket and a black collared shirt which his designer said maintains the same "military key" and symbolism."
USA TODAY"Trump and Zelenskyy signal progress as they meet with European leaders on Ukraine war"
NBC News"The fact that Trump did not rule it out altogether will be giving Ukraine and its allies hope that he could be persuaded."
BBC News"This time around, Zelensky even got an apology from Brian Glenn, correspondent for Trump-supporting outlet Real America’s Voice, who in February had pointedly asked the Ukrainian leader in the previously Oval Office meeting why he wasn’t wearing a suit."
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FAQ
The meeting resulted in President Trump shifting his stance from advocating a ceasefire to seeking a comprehensive peace deal, with an emphasis on ending the war and considering future U.S. troop involvement for Ukraine's security.
Yes, President Trump suggested arranging a trilateral meeting involving himself, President Zelenskyy, and President Putin to work toward a peace agreement.
President Trump promised future security guarantees for Ukraine following any peace agreement, stating that while Europe would be the first line of defense, the U.S. would provide very good protection and remain involved.
President Zelenskyy stressed the need for coordinated pressure from the U.S. and Europe to achieve peace and supported building a strong Ukrainian army through continued weapons and training. European leaders publicly pressed for security guarantees and considered a ceasefire necessary before further negotiations.
The meeting was notably more cordial than prior encounters, with smiles and expressions of gratitude, marking an improvement from earlier tensions and criticisms that included accusations of ingratitude from Zelenskyy towards U.S. military aid.
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