Vladimir Putin
Zelensky's meeting with Trump in Washington was "not easy," and some European leaders were surprised by Trump's change of mind. This happened after his long conversation with Russian dictator Putin.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that Donald Trump is the only one who can make Putin sit down at the negotiating table regarding Ukraine. Stubb emphasized that Finland will never recognize Crimea as Russian and seeks Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
The plane of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will have to bypass most of the European Union countries to arrive in Hungary for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The route can reach up to 5 thousand km, increasing the flight time by 3 hours.
Air Live has shown the alleged route of Vladimir Putin's plane to Budapest, where a summit with Donald Trump is planned. The 5000 km route will pass through the Caspian Sea, Iran, Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea, Montenegro, Serbia, and Hungary, which will increase the flight time by 3 hours.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed ways to end the war, the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, and the participation of American companies in restoring energy infrastructure. Trump refrained from taking a clear stance on territorial concessions and does not plan to supply Tomahawks.
US President Donald Trump called on Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin to immediately stop the war on the front line, wherever it may be. He emphasized that otherwise, the situation would become too difficult to resolve.
US President Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he would not supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, as diplomacy is the priority. The meeting took place in a tense atmosphere, with Trump being tough.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the US is not against the topic of security guarantees for Ukraine, and the European side is almost ready to provide them. He emphasized the need for strong security guarantees from the US, as only they can conduct a dialogue with Russia.
The Ukrainian president agreed with Donald Trump's opinion that it is worth stopping and starting negotiations and taking real steps towards peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine cannot counter Russian ballistic strikes with its own air defense systems. This requires pressure on Russia, including a package of appropriate weapons.
After meeting with Donald Trump in Washington, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the American leader's words regarding his relationship with the Russian leader. Trump stated that Putin hates Zelenskyy, and the Ukrainian president replied that he has the same attitude towards Putin.
Donald Trump made a statement after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The former US president said that "enough blood has been shed" and a deal must be made.
During a meeting in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented Donald Trump with maps indicating potential targets in Russia. These maps showed pressure points in Russia's defense and military economy.
At the White House, the spokeswoman was dismissive of a journalist who asked why Budapest was chosen as the venue for the next meeting between Trump and Putin.
Donald Trump believes that Russia's war against Ukraine can be ended in a week. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a ceasefire and readiness for negotiations in any format.
Donald Trump suggested that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin might be stalling for time by proposing another face-to-face summit with the US leader. Trump had a conversation with Putin and announced a meeting between the US and Russian teams, as well as his own meeting with Putin in Hungary.
The open part of the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine has concluded. The leaders moved to closed-door negotiations, where they will discuss military support, peaceful settlement, and bilateral relations.
US President Donald Trump said that the issue of providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles is on the agenda and will be discussed with Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump expressed hope for an end to the war without the use of these missiles, noting that the US also needs them for its own purposes.
US First Lady Melania Trump is concerned about the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on children and continues to work on reuniting them with their parents.
Donald Trump stated that strikes by Ukrainian forces deep inside Russian territory would mean an escalation of the conflict. He also called the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine a "fair question."
US President Donald Trump dodged a direct answer to a question about the possibility of Ukraine regaining all lost territories. He noted that "you never know what will happen" and that "today there is war, tomorrow there is peace."
US President Donald Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Hungary. At the same time, he will maintain contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The American president answered journalists' questions about whether it is possible that Putin would not want to meet with Zelenskyy.
Donald Trump nodded in agreement when asked if he could convince Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. After that, he met with Zelenskyy at the White House.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of discussions regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Trump's previous negotiations with Putin.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine must be included in any agreement concerning it. He views the planned talks in Budapest as an attempt to persuade Putin to start serious negotiations with Ukraine.
CNN sources reported that Trump did not rule out the possibility of sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine during a conversation with Putin. However, he did not commit to providing this weapon at a meeting with Zelenskyy, awaiting his plans for its use.
US President Donald Trump intends to discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the latter's potential meeting with Vladimir Putin. Ukraine also hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase from the US, including Tomahawk missiles.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated the country's interest in friendly relations with everyone who wishes to cooperate, including Russia and China. At the same time, Slovakia strives to be a good neighbor to Ukraine and help it.
During a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Putin did not want peace in Ukraine; instead, he began talking about a "single nation" with Ukrainians, which led Donald Trump to almost walk out of the meeting and raise his voice several times.