New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday gave a friendly welcome to Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, raising hopes of a peace deal. Trump expressed delight at Ukrainian President's black suits as the two leaders shake hands. In a show of affection, Trump put his hand on Zelensky's back before the two men went inside to the Oval Office, where their last meeting in February ended in disaster.

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Zelensky also signaled that he was open to having a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin to negotiate end to Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump said that the United States would "help out" Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russi...