All eyes are on Washington as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the White House for a dramatic summit with Donald Trump and European leaders.
This moment goes beyond politics—Zelensky’s wardrobe itself has become a message to the world.
Days ago, an American journalist mocked whether he even owned a suit, sparking laughter from Trump and Senator J.D.
Vance.
Now, the Ukrainian leader’s choice could define the future of the war.
A formal suit may symbolize readiness to accept Trump’s controversial peace plan—ceding Crimea and parts of Donbas to Russia.
His trademark olive-green attire, however, would signal fierce defiance, a vow that Ukraine will never surrender its land.
With tensions between Washington, Kyiv, and Europe already at breaking point, even a simple outfit has turned into a diplomatic weapon.
Will Zelensky bow to pressure—or double down on resistance?
The answer could reshape alliances and the global balance of power.
Multilateral meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders begins — live updates
The Ukrainian president and European allies are all in Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump, as the US pushes for a swift peace deal in Russia's all-out war in Ukraine.
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Speculation is mounting in Washington as President Trump hints at possible secret backchannel talks with Vladimir Putin — leaving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visibly cornered. With whispers of a potential U.S.-Russia-Ukraine trilateral framework emerging, questions swirl over whether Trump is reshaping the war’s diplomacy or sidelining Kyiv in the name of a bigger geopolitical gamble. All eyes are now on the Oval Office as the drama unfolds
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A high-voltage diplomatic showdown unfolds in Washington as President Trump hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alongside key EU leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have all arrived for the big meeting. With Ukraine’s future, Russia’s war, and Europe’s security on the agenda, the White House is bracing for tense talks that could reshape the global balance of power.
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In a dramatic White House moment, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is “very attainable,” urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to intensify direct talks. While acknowledging that all sides would prefer an immediate ceasefire, Trump emphasized that Washington’s focus is on securing a “lasting peace” rather than temporary pauses. His remarks came amid heightened global tension, with allies watching closely to see if Trump’s bold diplomatic gambit will shift the trajectory of the war. Trump suggested that both Zelensky and Putin must engage further but hinted that U.S. influence could play a decisive role in shaping the eventual framework. As the war grinds on, Trump’s comments raised questions over whether this signals a turning point or another uncertain pause in a conflict that has already reshaped global security.
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Speaking at the White House, Donald Trump said he loves both the Ukrainian and Russian people, calling Ukrainians “great people who love their country” while stressing that Russians are also dear to him. He noted European leaders waiting nearby are eager to help broker peace, and emphasized his goal is to end the war through negotiations. Trump’s remarks highlight his desire to play a central role in peace talks, presenting himself as a mediator who can bring both sides closer to a deal.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a firm and unexpected warning to Vladimir Putin during high-level talks at the White House, stunning President Trump and other leaders with what appeared to be a sharp U-turn in Italy’s stance. Declaring “Italy stands with Ukraine,” Meloni reaffirmed her country’s commitment to supporting Kyiv, while cautioning that “Russia should not be rewarded for aggression.” Her remarks reportedly caught Trump off guard, injecting new energy—and new tensions—into the already high-stakes discussions on the future of the war.
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At White House Meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Donald Trump to press Russia for a ceasefire, stressing it must be agreed on “by the next meeting.” Merz said he cannot imagine negotiations moving forward without it, while Trump argued wars he claims to have settled ended without formal ceasefires. The exchange highlights ongoing differences between the U.S., EU, and Ukraine over strategy. Interestingly, Ukraine’s President Zelensky avoided reiterating his past demands for a ceasefire, signaling a possible softening of his stance.
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Volodymyr Zelensky is back in D.C. at the White House ... and this time, he decided to wear a business-like suit instead of his usual military garb. The.. TMZ.com
Russia cannot seize all of Donetsk region unless Ukraine withdraws from it, ISW says
The Russian president allegedly told Donald Trump that he wants all of Ukraine’s Donbas region as part of any deal to put an end to the war. More than 10 years into Moscow's relentless assaults in eastern Ukraine, Russia still does not control all of the Donbas.
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A historic confrontation is unfolding in Washington as President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, joined by key European leaders including Macron, Merz, Meloni, Starmer, von der Leyen, Stubb, and NATO’s Mark Rutte. This comes after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, where he backed a plan for Ukraine to cede Crimea and parts of Donbas, abandon NATO, and accept neutrality. Europe and Kyiv fiercely reject this “surrender deal,” warning it rewards Russian aggression and threatens NATO itself. Trump’s transactional “America First” diplomacy—focused on quick wins and cutting U.S. military spending—clashes directly with Europe’s push for long-term security and continued military aid. As Russia intensifies strikes, Europe views concessions as catastrophic. Tensions inside the White House are boiling: will this meeting end in compromise, or spark a full-scale rift between America and Europe that could reshape global order?
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Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly demands that he be given control of the whole of the Donbas as part - and only part - of his price for any peace deal.. Sky News
Tensions are boiling over in Washington as reports suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has flatly rejected Donald Trump’s proposed peace terms ahead of a high-stakes meeting. The sticking point? Crimea. With Trump pushing for a deal to end the war, Zelensky’s defiant stance — “Crimea is ours” — has set the stage for a dramatic clash that could reshape U.S.-Ukraine relations and rattle allies watching from Europe.
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US President Donald Trump has delivered a blunt message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of their White House meeting. Trump declared that Ukraine must abandon its NATO ambitions and accept the loss of Crimea if it truly wants peace with Russia. The ultimatum comes just days after Trump’s Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, which he admitted brought “little progress” toward ending the war. With Zelensky under mounting pressure and European allies resisting Trump’s terms, Washington is bracing for a high-stakes clash that could reshape the future of the Ukraine war.
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On the eve of his Washington meeting with Donald Trump and European leaders, Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia for “demonstrative and cynical” strikes across Ukraine. Deadly attacks in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Odesa killed civilians, including a toddler, and destroyed homes and energy facilities. Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of deliberately escalating to sabotage peace efforts and pressure Ukraine. Calling for strong, NATO-style security guarantees, Zelensky urged world leaders not to reward Moscow’s aggression but to deliver “true security and dignified peace.”
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