Zelenskyy's visit to the White House marks his first meeting with Trump since their February exchange. The gathering aims to address efforts to secure peace in Ukraine amidst concerns over potential territorial concessions in the Donbas region proposed by Putin. The meeting will also involve several European leaders, signaling a significant diplomatic push. Concerns from Kyiv about security guarantees and territorial integrity have risen, especially with reports of Russian resistance to NATO involvement in Ukraine. Zelenskyy's announced visit reflects urgent European diplomatic engagement to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Western media have reported that Putin floated a peace deal that would involve Ukraine withdrawing from a large area of territory in the Donbas region.
This has raised alarm bells in Kyiv and European capitals, which fear a withdrawal from heavily fortified areas would leave Ukraine dangerously exposed to further Russian attacks.
Zelenskyy will hold one-on-one talks with Trump before they are joined by leaders including NATO chief Mark Rutte, French President Emmanuel Macron, and others.
Zelenskyy announced his visit on August 16, and the European leaders quickly cleared their diaries to join the talks.
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