Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed Donald Trump a letter for his wife, Melania, days after she delivered a note to Russian President Vladimir Putin

US President Donald Trump plans to call Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European partners at the White House. Source: Trump at a press conference with Zelenskyy on 18 August Quote: "I just spoke to President Putin indirectly,

Zelenskyy was again ushered into the the White House on Aug. 18 − this time wearing a black suit − to face a renewed U.S. hard line on peace talks after Trump's Aug. 15 meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

President Donald Trump is scheduled on Monday to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House for a high-stakes meeting as the U.S. president pushes for a deal to end Moscow's war on its neighbor. A host of European leaders will join the pair.

European leaders will join Ukraine’s president in the US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Russia

Trump rolled out military theatrics and personal warmth for Vladimir Putin during their Alaska meeting, complete with B-2 bombers and a shared limousine ride. In stark contrast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a rather sombre welcome,

President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin has recalibrated expectations about the end of war in Ukraine but still leaves a tricky road to peace.