August 18 Zelenskyy heads into crucial Trump meeting as US weighs security guarantees for Kyiv Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects proposals related to territorial concessions to Russia ahead of crucial White House meeting with President Donald Trump and key European allies.
August 18 Zelenskyy arrives in Washington, DC for Trump meeting, urges lasting peace with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms Washington, D.C. arrival ahead of meeting with President Trump and European leaders to force Russia into peace agreement.
August 17 Ukrainian designer predicts Zelenskyy will wear military suit for high-stakes Trump meeting Fashion designer Elvira Gasanova says Zelenskyy will likely choose military-style clothing for his upcoming meeting with President Trump in Washington.
August 17 European leaders will join Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, signaling solidarity with Ukraine European leaders including France's Macron, UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen join Zelenskyy for crucial Washington meeting with Trump amid Russia's ongoing war.
August 17 'Our position is clear:' Zelenskyy and EU dismiss ceding Ukrainian land to Russia Ukraine's Zelenskyy says constitution prevents territorial surrender to Russia as international leaders discuss potential peace negotiations with Moscow.
August 17 Rubio shoots down report that Trump backs Putin’s plan for Russia to control Ukraine’s Donbas region Marco Rubio clarifies that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will decide on territorial issues in peace talks, not Trump, following reports concerning Donbas control.
August 17 Putin demands control of key Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace: European diplomat President Donald Trump supports Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for Moscow to take full control of the Donbas and freeze the front lines elsewhere for a deal with Ukraine.
August 16 European 'coalition of the willing' forms united front as Trump pushes Putin-Zelenskyy summit European leaders in a "coalition of the willing" are meeting to project unity in response to Putin’s demands at his summit with Trump ahead of Zelenskyy’s Washington visit.
August 16 Trump: We're going straight to Russia-Ukraine peace deal, 'not a mere ceasefire' Trump on Saturday said that he would like to see Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal, not just a ceasefire.
August 16 Putin appears to be visibly annoyed as reporters barrage him and Trump with questions Russian President Vladimir Putin seemed frustrated as reporters shouted questions at him and President Donald Trump. While the two did not reach a deal on Friday, world leaders still saw the meeting as a success.