US President Donald Trump has signalled support for a summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a flurry of diplomatic talks at the White House. The announcement came as European leaders pushed for stronger US security guarantees for Ukraine.
Trump hosted leaders from Ukraine, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Finland, the European Union and Nato in a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings. The discussions aimed to find a path to peace in the years-long conflict, which Trump previously claimed he could resolve within 24 hours.
The summit comes just days after Trump held a disappointing meeting with Putin in Alaska, increasing pressure on the US administration to make headway. European leaders emphasised the need for concrete security commitments from Washington to deter further Russian aggression.
Key outcomes included a pledge to boost Ukraine's defence capabilities and a framework for potential direct talks between Zelensky and Putin. However, details on timing and format remain unclear. The White House described the talks as 'constructive' but acknowledged significant challenges ahead.
