President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak in Rome where they both attended Pope Francis' funeral on April 26, 2025. (Vatican and Ukraine Ambassador to Holy See)
"We discussed a lot one on one," Zelenskyy posted on X following the viral meeting. "Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out. Very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results."
Despite few details being released about the meeting, Trump did tell reporters over the weekend that part of the pair's discussion revolved around the U.S. sending more weapons to Ukraine.
"He told me that he needs more weapons, but he's been saying that for three years," Trump said. "We're going to see what happens – I want to see what happens with respect to Russia. Because Russia, I've been surprised and disappointed – very disappointed – that they did the bombing of those places after discussions."
TRUMP HAS BEEN FRUSTRATED WITH PUTIN AND ZELENSKYY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF SAYS
Image depicts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy depicted with President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Fox News Digital image)
While Trump did not divulge any further details about the meeting to reporters, the president did add that he thinks Zelenskyy will be willing to give up Crimea in order to secure a peace deal. Russia's annexation of the current Ukrainian territory has been a major sticking point amid negotiations between the two warring nations, with Zelenskyy indicating he would not be willing to sign a deal that includes giving up the territory.
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