Zelenskyy Kellogg assembly ends
Zelenskyy has completed his assembly with Trump’s Particular Consultant for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, which passed off within the final hour on the Hay-Adams Lodge throughout from the White Home.
“When peace is mentioned for one nation in Europe, it means peace for all of Europe. We’re able to proceed working with most effort to finish the conflict and to make sure dependable safety. These are the important thing points,” Zelenskyy stated afterwards.
— Christina Wilkie
What time is the assembly between Trump and Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attend a gathering on the sidelines of NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.
Ukrainian Presidential Press Service | Through Reuters
European leaders plan to start arriving on the White Home round 12 p.m. ET
Trump is predicted to greet Zelenskyy on the White Home at 1 p.m. ET.
The 2 leaders are scheduled to start bilateral talks there at 1:15 p.m.
– Dan Mangan
Which European leaders have already visited Trump’s White Home
Whereas it is uncommon for thus many European leaders to journey to the White Home directly, every making the journey has already met with Trump throughout his second time period.
Zelenskyy notoriously met with Trump in February, throughout a gathering that rapidly devolved right into a shouting match.
Whereas this might be von der Leyen’s first time on the White Home this time period, she has met with the president earlier than, together with final month in Turnberry, Scotland.
Rutte has traveled to the White Home at the very least twice since Trump’s return to workplace, as soon as in March and the opposite time in July.
Starmer, Merz, Meloni and Macron have all beforehand met with Trump on the White Home at the very least as soon as, whereas Stubb is making his first journey this time period.
Stubb performed golf with Trump earlier this 12 months, nonetheless.
— Erin Doherty
Trump gripes about criticism of his summit with Putin in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump appears on subsequent to Russian President Vladimir Putin throughout a press convention following their assembly to barter an finish to the conflict in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025.
Kevin Lamarque | Reuters
Trump continued to complain concerning the ongoing criticism of his summit with Putin in Alaska final Friday, which ended with no ceasefire or peace deal and was adopted by an abridged “press convention” that allowed no questions from the press.
“I’m completely satisfied that if Russia raised their fingers and stated, ‘We quit, we concede, we give up, we are going to GIVE Ukraine and the good United States of America, probably the most revered, revered, and highly effective of all nations, EVER, Moscow and St. Petersburg, and every little thing surrounding them for a thousand miles, the Faux Information Media and their Democrat Companions would say that this was a nasty and humiliating day for Donald J. Trump, one of many worst days within the historical past of our Nation,'” Trump wrote on Reality Social.
“However that is why they’re the FAKE NEWS, and the badly failing Radical Left Democrats. Thanks to your consideration to this matter!!!”
— Kevin Breuninger
‘Russia shouldn’t be rewarded,’ Zelenskyy says after ‘cynical’ strikes on Ukraine civilian targets
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks throughout a press briefing following cellphone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid Russia’s assault on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Could 19, 2025.
Thomas Peter | Reuters
Hours earlier than his assembly with Trump, Zelenskyy accused Russia of intentionally attacking civilian targets in Ukraine so as to undermine the upcoming peace talks on the White Home and lift strain on Kyiv and Europe.
“This was a demonstrative and cynical Russian strike,” Zelenskyy wrote in an X submit that included video footage of an condominium constructing on hearth with huge holes in its roof.
He stated at the very least 10 folks have been killed and dozens extra injured in Russian assaults in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and the Sumy area. He additionally stated that Russia struck an Azerbaijani-owned power facility in Odesa, calling it “an assault not solely on us but additionally on our relationships and power safety.”
“Putin will commit demonstrative killings to take care of strain on Ukraine and Europe, in addition to to humiliate diplomatic efforts. That’s exactly why we’re searching for help to place an finish to the killings,” Zelenskyy stated. “That’s the reason dependable safety ensures are required. That’s the reason Russia shouldn’t be rewarded for its participation on this conflict. The conflict should be ended. And it’s Moscow that should hear the phrase: ‘Cease.'”
— Kevin Breuninger
Trump teases uncertainty forward of Zelenskyy talks: “Lets see what the outcomes might be???”
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on on the day they meet on the White Home in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 28, 2025.
Nathan Howard | Reuters
Trump stated it’s “a giant day on the White Home” in a Reality Social submit forward of his assembly with Zelenskyy.
“We have now by no means had so many European Leaders right here at one time,” he wrote, calling the convening of leaders throughout the European Union a “nice honor for America.”
“Lets see what the outcomes might be???” he continued.
The European leaders, which embody French President Emmanuel Macron, U.Okay. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen, are set to reach on the White Home at midday.
— Erin Doherty