Head Of State Donald Trump and Ukrainian Head of state Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemed favorable as they fulfilled at the White Home on Monday as Trump promotes an end to Russia’s battle on Kyiv.
Zelenskyy is taken part Washington by a sweeping delegation of European leaders that hurried to the united state on behalf of the Ukrainian leader after being excluded of talks in between Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska last Friday.
The last time Zelenskyy remained in the Oval Workplace was February, when he obtained a spoken lashing from Head of state Trump and Vice Head Of State JD Vance, that charged him of not being thankful sufficient for united state armed forces help.
Monday’s sit-down was a a lot more friendly event, with Trump and Zelenskyy sharing smiles and Zelenskyy giving thanks to the head of state for his individual initiatives to bring this problem to a close.
Ukrainian Head Of State Volodymyr Zelensky and Head of state Donald Trump take part in a conference in the Oval Workplace of the White Home in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Right here are some crucial takeaways from the high-stakes conference.
Trump claims United States will certainly provide Ukraine ‘excellent security’
Head Of State Trump on Monday stated the USA will certainly be associated with safety help for Ukraine– a vital problem for Zelenskyy in any type of offer to finish the battle– yet did not specify on what specifically that would certainly resemble or provide any type of specifics.
” We’re mosting likely to be reviewing it today, yet we will certainly provide excellent security, excellent safety. That becomes part of it,” Trump stated.
The head of state decreased to reach Steve Witkoff, Trump’s unique agent, that informed CNN that Russia accepted “Short article 5-like” securities for Ukraine throughout Friday’s top.
United State Unique Agent to the Center East Steve Witkoff, Assistant of State Marco Rubio, and Vice Head Of State JD Vance, sign up with Head of state Donald Trump as he meets Ukrainian Head of state Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Workplace at the White Home, Aug. 18, 2025 in Washington.
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Short Article 5 is the contract of cumulative protection amongst NATO countries specifying an assault versus one participant is taken into consideration an assault versus them all.
” We’ll allow you understand that perhaps later today,” Trump stated. “We’re consulting with 7 terrific leaders of terrific nations likewise, and we’ll be discussing that. They’ll all be included, yet there’ll be a great deal of– there’ll be a great deal of assistance when it involves safety.”
” They are initial line of protection since they exist,” Trump stated of Europe prior to including, “Yet we’re mosting likely to assist them. And likewise we’ll be included.”
Trump strolls back ceasefire need
After formerly promoting a ceasefire and harmful serious effects for Russia if Putin did not quit the battle, Head of state Trump showed up to withdraw that need.
” I do not believe you require a ceasefire,” he stated when inquired about whether his previous ask for a ceasefire had actually altered. “I understand that it could be great to have, yet I can likewise comprehend tactically, like, well, you understand, one nation or the various other would not desire it.”
He proceeded that he suches as “the principle of a ceasefire for one factor, since you would certainly quit eliminating individuals quickly.”
Ukrainian Head Of State Volodymyr Zelensky and Head of state Donald Trump take part in a conference in the Oval Workplace of the White Home in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Trump promotes trilateral conference
Trump repetitively shared positive outlook that, “We’re gon na have a long lasting tranquility.”
Trump likewise remained to promote a trilateral conference in between himself, Zelenskyy and Putin– something he had actually wanted to establish quickly following his top with Putin on Friday yet was not successful.
Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is “all set” for a trilateral conversation.
Asked if this is completion of the roadway for united state assistance for Ukraine if there is no offer made, Trump stated, “It’s never ever completion of the roadway.”
” Individuals are being eliminated, and we wish to quit that. So, I would certainly not state it’s completion of the roadway. No, I believe we have a likelihood of doing it,” Trump stated.
Head of state Donald Trump talks throughout a conference with Ukrainian Head of state Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Workplace of the White Home in Washington, August 18, 2025.
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Trump claims he will certainly speak to Putin after conferences
Trump stated he will certainly call Putin after his conferences Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White Home.
” We’re mosting likely to have a telephone call right after these conferences today, and we might or might not have a trilat. And if we do not have a trilat, after that the combating proceeds. And if we do, we have a likelihood– I believe if we have a trilat that there’s a likelihood of perhaps finishing it,” Trump stated.
” Yet he’s anticipating my telephone call when we’re do with this conference,” Trump included of Putin.
ABC Information’ Meredith Delisio added to this record.
