President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 16:30 Jerusalem time on Tuesday, ahead of his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at 18:00, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported that Zelensky's standing with Trump is particularly high, citing Ukraine's battlefield success and a quote that 'Trump likes winners.' The WSJ also reported that Trump recently told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he expects a near-term end to the war.
President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 16:30 Jerusalem time on Tuesday, ahead of his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at 18:00, according to reports. The specific times were not previously announced; The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday that Trump would hold separate meetings with both leaders on the same day.
The Wall Street Journal reported overnight that Zelensky's standing with Trump is currently 'particularly high,' especially relative to their past publicized confrontations. The report attributed this to Ukraine's success in fighting against Russia, quoting that 'Trump likes winners.' The WSJ also reported that Trump recently made clear to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he expects Putin to bring the war to a conclusion in the near future.
The meeting comes as part of a busy diplomatic day in Washington, with Trump also scheduled to host Netanyahu at 18:00.
3 developments
- ConfirmedU.S. official: Trump to discuss ending Ukraine war with Putin, meet Zelensky at NATO summit
- StrongWhite House: Zelensky to meet Trump on Tuesday
- StrongTrump tells Zelensky after 'very good' meeting that Russia must reach peace deal
- StrongZelensky says he spoke with Trump, sees 'real chance' to end war with Russia
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