Tense Diplomacy: Zelenskiy and European Leaders Meet Trump in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and several European leaders in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential peace deal, amidst worries that Trump could lean towards a settlement favorable to Moscow.

European leaders from Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and NATO aim to bolster Zelenskiy in crucial talks, hoping to avoid a repeat of the frosty Oval Office meeting in February. Trump will meet Zelenskiy first before joining the European leaders in the White House's East Room.

After meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump suggested a peace agreement to end the conflict, but Zelenskiy rebuffed Putin's proposals, emphasizing Ukraine's territorial integrity. Concerns linger as Trump appears to favor Russia's approach, but Zelenskiy remains hopeful for a swift resolution backed by Europe and the U.S.

(With inputs from agencies.)