President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met privately in Rome, marking a return to dialogue after a contentious prior meeting. Their encounter, described as constructive by Zelenskyy's chief of staff, took place during Pope Francis's funeral. Both leaders aim to navigate the complexities of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, particularly amid emerging disagreements among allies. Photographs showcase the intimate nature of their talks, contrasting their previous tumultuous interactions. The meeting hints at a cautious optimism, despite underlying tensions regarding US and Ukrainian positions on conflict resolutions.
Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, described the 15-minute meeting as constructive, but did not give more details.
In one photograph, the two leaders sat opposite each other in a grand marble hall, leaning in closely as they conversed.
Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy were on full display during their last meeting, when the Ukrainian president faced criticism from Trump.
Trump, who has pushed both Moscow and Kyiv towards a ceasefire, said on Friday that talks between his envoy and Russian officials had been productive.
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