Trump, Zelensky and Washington
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The Observer on MSNZelensky’s White House return was a victory of optics with precious little substance
Round two. The last time Zelensky stepped into the Oval Office, he was humiliated by Trump who told him he was “gambling with WWIII”. Yesterday it was all smiles as Zelensky thanked the US leader for his support and Trump complimented the Ukrainian president on his suit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump for talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. This comes on the heels of Trump’s meeting on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin who insists on Ukraine giving up territory as part of a deal.
U.S President Donald Trump hosted urgent White House truce talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders as the war in Ukraine drags on. The high-stakes summit, described as “historic” and “unprecedented,
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Donald Trump seven times in under a minute during their recent Oval Office meeting.
The Ukrainian president trades in his military basics for something resembling a suit.
Jolted by President Trump’s support for possible land swaps in Ukraine, they went to back President Volodymyr Zelensky, a move that appeared to have accomplished its goal.
President Trump said Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff are coordinating with Russia and Ukraine.
President Donald Trump and others mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in March when he showed up at the White House in his customary military-style fatigues. Zelensky apparently got the message.
For many self-respecting Europeans, the middle of August is a time for siestas in Ibiza or aperitivos in Tuscany. But this week, no fewer than seven European leaders dropped everything to fly to Washington to back up President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as he met President Trump.