Zelenskyy Kellogg assembly ends
Zelenskyy has completed his assembly with Trump’s Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, which came about within the final hour at the Hay-Adams Hotel throughout from the White House.
“When peace is discussed for one country in Europe, it means peace for all of Europe. We are ready to continue working with maximum effort to end the war and to ensure reliable security. These are the key issues,” 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 | Via Reuters
European leaders plan to start arriving at the White House round 12 p.m. ET
Trump is predicted to greet Zelenskyy at the White House at 1 p.m. ET.
The two leaders are scheduled to start bilateral talks there at 1:15 p.m.
– Dan Mangan
Which European leaders have already visited Trump’s White House
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the day of asserting a deal to get weapons to NATO, within the Oval Office at the White House on July 14, 2025.
Nathan Howard | Reuters
While it is uncommon for therefore many European leaders to journey to the White House at as soon as, 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.
While this shall be von der Leyen’s first time at the White House this time period, she has met with the president earlier than, together with last month in Turnberry, Scotland.
Rutte has traveled to the White House at 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 at the White House at least as soon as, whereas Stubb is making his first journey this time period.
Stubb played golf with Trump earlier this yr, nevertheless.
— Erin Doherty
Trump gripes about criticism of his summit with Putin in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be like on subsequent to Russian President Vladimir Putin throughout a press convention following their assembly to negotiate 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 in regards to 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 conference” that allowed no questions from the press.
“I am totally convinced that if Russia raised their hands and said, ‘We give up, we concede, we surrender, we will GIVE Ukraine and the great United States of America, the most revered, respected, and powerful of all countries, EVER, Moscow and St. Petersburg, and everything surrounding them for a thousand miles, the Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners would say that this was a bad and humiliating day for Donald J. Trump, one of the worst days in the history of our Country,'” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“But that’s why they are the FAKE NEWS, and the badly failing Radical Left Democrats. Thank you for your attention 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 telephone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid Russia’s assault on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 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 at the White House and lift stress on Kyiv and Europe.
“This was a demonstrative and cynical Russian strike,” Zelenskyy wrote in an X put up that included video footage of an house constructing on fireplace with large holes in its roof.
He stated at 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 attack not only on us but also on our relations and energy security.”
“Putin will commit demonstrative killings to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe, as well as to humiliate diplomatic efforts. That is precisely why we are seeking assistance to put an end to the killings,” Zelenskyy stated. “That is why reliable security guarantees are required. That is why Russia should not be rewarded for its participation in this war. The war must be ended. And it is Moscow that must hear the word: ‘Stop.'”
— Kevin Breuninger
Trump teases uncertainty forward of Zelenskyy talks: “Lets see what the results will be???”
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to be like on on the day they meet at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 28, 2025.
Nathan Howard | Reuters
Trump stated it’s “a big day at the White House” in a Truth Social put up forward of his assembly with Zelenskyy.
“We have never had so many European Leaders here at one time,” he wrote, calling the convening of leaders throughout the European Union a “great honor for America.”
“Lets see what the results will be???” he continued.
The European leaders, which embrace French President Emmanuel Macron, U.Ok. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, are set to arrive at the White House at midday.
— Erin Doherty