Zelenskiy, flanked by Europe, heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal
Summary
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets with European leaders and Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a peace deal amid concerns of US pressure favoring Russia.
Key Points
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders meet Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a peace deal.
- Trump has shown support for Russia's favored approach of negotiating a comprehensive deal while fighting continues.
- Zelenskiy rejects Putin's proposals to give up parts of eastern Donetsk and calls for negotiations starting from the current front line.
- European leaders accompany Zelenskiy in Washington to support him and coordinate a common strategy against unfavorable pressure.
