Name: Zelenskyy and Trump set to meet over peace plan
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Description: President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet this weekend and discuss a potential peace plan. Meanwhile, Russia struck Kyiv overnight, officials said.

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet this weekend and discuss a potential peace plan. Meanwhile, Russia struck Kyiv overnight, officials said.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a possible peace deal with Russia. This development follows a recent drone and missile attack on Kiev by Russian forces, which triggered air raid alerts and forced residents to seek shelter.

The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is set against the backdrop of continued hostilities in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing international efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. Further details on the proposed peace plan have not been disclosed.

Zelenskyy and Trump set to meet over peace plan

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