Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 11:07 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump and European leaders for high-stakes talks aimed at shaping terms of a possible peace deal. The visit follows Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which produced no ceasefire but promises of "robust security guarantees" for Ukraine. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and several NATO leaders are also attending discussions.

Trump has stated that Ukraine's entry into NATO and reclaiming Crimea are not options, echoing long-standing Russian demands. Zelensky, however, continues to reject territorial concessions and insists on protecting Ukraine's s...