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What happened during the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting?

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During the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, Zelenskyy was joined by European leaders to present a united front. The talks focused on peace negotiations, with Trump supporting a plan aligned with Russia's proposal that could involve Ukraine ceding territory. Zelenskyy firmly rejected giving up land, while security guarantees and the involvement of European allies were discussed.

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  • Zelensky meets Trump in Washington, joined by European leaders.
  • The summit follows Trump-Putin talks on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine. 8s
  • Macron and Starmer express willingness to send troops to Ukraine for peace enforcement. 1m 11s
  • Trump rules out returning Crimea to Ukraine, a stance rejected by Zelensky. 2m 8s
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Zelenskiy bringing European leaders to Trump meeting
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Africanews
12 hours ago
Zelenskiy bringing European leaders to Trump meeting

Zelenskyy met Trump at the White House, flanked by European leaders, after recent Trump-Putin talks.

Zelenskiy bringing European leaders to Trump meeting
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Africanews
12 hours ago
Zelenskiy bringing European leaders to Trump meeting

French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer joined Zelenskyy, expressing willingness to support Ukraine, including possible troop deployment.

Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia
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CBS News
23 hours ago
Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

European leaders and NATO joined Zelenskyy in Washington to present a united front at the Oval Office meeting with Trump.

Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia
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CBS News
23 hours ago
Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

Zelenskyy stated Ukraine will not give up any territory to Russia, even as the White House insisted land swaps would be discussed.

Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia
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CBS News
23 hours ago
Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

Trump reversed course after the Alaska summit, aligning with Putin's plan to end the war, favoring a peace agreement over a ceasefire.

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Zelenskyy, European allies to meet with Trump to discuss peace

Zelenskyy traveled to Washington to meet Trump, joined by leaders from the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission.

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CBC News
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Zelenskyy, European allies to meet with Trump to discuss peace

Trump wanted to bypass a ceasefire and move directly to a permanent peace agreement, potentially involving Ukraine ceding territory to Russia.

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CBC News
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Zelenskyy, European allies to meet with Trump to discuss peace

After the Alaska summit, Trump appeared to move closer to the Russian position, including discussions of Ukraine handing over territory.

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