Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia's war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain

Summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a second Oval Office meeting discussing Russia's war in Ukraine amid ongoing peace obstacles.

Key Points
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held their second Oval Office meeting discussing the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • European leaders participated, emphasizing transatlantic unity and praising efforts to end the conflict.
  • Key obstacles to peace remain unresolved, including security guarantees for Ukraine, cessation of hostilities, and territorial disputes.
  • Plans for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting are in discussion, but Russian resistance to direct talks and NATO presence in Ukraine persist.
Article image