President Zelenskyy concluded his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. His departure occurred an hour later than Trump's expected departure.
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.
Explosions were heard in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv Oblast, and almost all districts were left without power. Mayor Halyna Minayeva reported more than 10 strikes by enemy drones.
The White House has released an official black-and-white photo of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump was scheduled to fly to Florida at 10:00 PM Kyiv time, but there have been no official reports of his departure.
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.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset appeared at the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump wearing a tie in the colors of the Russian flag. At the same time, the handkerchief in his pocket was designed in the colors of the American flag.
During the meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump at the White House, chicken was served. The menu included an autumn green salad, roasted chicken with sweet potato hash, and McIntosh apples with caramel chiffon.
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.
Ukrainian military in Luhansk region conducted a complex special operation, freeing a veteran of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and a National Guardsman. Both had been held captive and enslaved in the temporarily occupied territory for over three years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced "deep understandings" with US President Donald Trump. Trump is thoroughly informed about the circumstances on the battlefield and the situation on the front line.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his visit to the White House, stated that the most important thing for Ukraine is reliable security guarantees. He emphasized that NATO is the best defense option, and weapons and allies are also important.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered Donald Trump to exchange Ukrainian drones for American Tomahawk missiles. Trump expressed the US's interest in purchasing Ukrainian drones.
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 President Donald Trump stated that he sees himself as a mediator in peace processes and aims to resolve military conflicts. He noted that he has resolved eight conflicts, including in the Middle East.
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.
At a meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump shared his impression of the Ukrainian leader's clothing style.
The American president answered journalists' questions about whether it is possible that Putin would not want to meet with Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to propose to his American counterpart Donald Trump to store US liquefied natural gas in Ukrainian gas storage facilities. This will allow America to be present on the European energy market.
US President Donald Trump expressed his desire to end the war in Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr 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.
Marines with flags line up at the White House ahead of the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy will seek to secure US support for Ukraine's access to an expanded air defense system and Tomahawk missiles.
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.
Military aid to Ukraine in July and August decreased by 43% compared to the first half of the year. This is due to a change in the structure of support, with most aid now coming through the PURL program.
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.
