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U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on August 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

"Room full of friends": 'Chummy' vibes as Trump hosts Ukraine talks

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025, 8:58am

Donald Trump's focussing on a peace deal rather than a ceasefire as talks with Ukraine's President get underway.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for talks with Trump and several European leaders today.

Trump also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday and says he'll have a phone call with him after today's talks.

Channel 9 US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi told Mike Hosking the meeting has been quite warm so far, with it appearing to be a room full of friends as opposed to heads of state.

She says that it’s a good thing for Europe, who has come into this supporting Zelenskyy, as they know the security of Ukraine will have ramifications on Europe.

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