Trump, Zelenskyy, European Leaders Hold Ukraine Peace Talks

President Trump and Zelenskyy met in the Oval Office. Trump said the U.S. could help European peace efforts in Ukraine. Zelenskyy was thankful and wore nicer clothes for the meeting. Vice President JD Vance did not speak during the meeting. This meeting felt different from their meeting in February.

Trump spoke with Russian President Putin after the meeting. They talked about the meeting with Ukraine and European leaders. Trump said he wants to help Zelenskyy and Putin meet. A key question is how to stop Russia from attacking again. Trump does not want Ukraine to join NATO.

Trump said European countries want to protect Ukraine. He said the U.S. will help them with this. Zelenskyy was happy with the U.S. support. Trump thinks Putin might accept security for Ukraine. Someone from Trump's team said Russia is open to NATO-style protection.

European leaders praised Trump for his help with Ukraine. They said they were united on this issue. NATO's leader called Trump \"dear Donald.\" British Prime Minister Starmer saw \"real progress\" and unity. The EU leader said they are working for lasting peace.

The German Chancellor said the path to peace is open. He wants to put pressure on Russia for a ceasefire. Trump said he could settle the war quickly. Trump wants Putin and Zelenskyy to meet soon. Zelenskyy thanked Melania Trump for her letter to Putin.