US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, two days after Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting included several European leaders focused on advancing the peace process. Zelenskyy emphasized that ending the war is Ukraine's top priority and expressed willingness to negotiate directly with Putin. He supported Trump's proposal for a trilateral summit, stating Ukraine's readiness for such talks. Trump described the meeting as not the last and expressed hope for positive outcomes, blaming former President Joe Biden for the war and claiming it would not have started under his presidency. Trump noted Putin's visit to Alaska as a sign that Russia also seeks peace and expressed confidence that a trilateral meeting could end the conflict. The atmosphere was notably more cordial than a previous February meeting, with both leaders engaging openly and positively, signaling a mutual interest in diplomatic solutions to the war. (Updated 19 Aug 2025, 02:32 IST; source: link)