US PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a βproductiveβ discussion on the sidelines of Pope Francisβ funeral as the White House ramps up its push to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
White House communications director Steven Cheung confirmed in a statement Saturday morning that Trump and Zelensky met ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.
Trump and Zelensky βmet privately today and had a very productive discussion,β Cheungβs said. βMore details about the meeting will follow.β
Photographs released by the Ukrainian presidency showed the two leaders huddled in close discussion without aides in the ornate surroundings of St. Peterβs Basilica at the Vatican.
A spokesman for Zelensky said the meeting lasted for about 15 minutes, and the leaders agreed to continue talks, possibly later Saturday. βThe teams are working on organizing that,β a spokesman said.
President Trump & Zelensky met before the Popeβs funeral
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'President Trump and President Zelensky met privately today and had a very productive discussion,' said White House communications director Steven Cheung, saying more details would follow. pic.twitter.com/dl0rVfM1u6
