Trump and Zelensky met on sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral
Source: Axios
1 hour ago
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump, talk on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral. Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP
President Trump and Ukrainian president Zelensky met on Saturday in Rome on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral and discussed the effort to end the war with Russia.
Why it matters: This was the first meeting between Trump and Zelensky since their explosive Oval Office shouting match in late February, which led to an unprecedented diplomatic crisis.
The two leaders met as Trump calls for a high-level summit between Russia and Ukraine "to finish it off" and get a peace deal.
Zoom in: Trump and Zelensky first huddled for a few minutes with French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer, then set down for a 15-minute one-on-one meeting inside the St. Peter's Basilica.
"President Trump and President Zelenskyy met privately today and had a very productive discussion," White House communications director Steven Cheung said.
What they're saying: Zelensky posted on X that he and Trump had a "good meeting" and stressed the need for a "full and unconditional ceasefire and a 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," Zelensky added.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/26/trump-zelensky-pope-funeral-meeting

Dennis Donovan
(30,517 posts)
IthinkThereforeIAM
(3,175 posts)...eom.
ret5hd
(21,365 posts)ananda
(31,552 posts)To one up Jimmy Carter.
Maybe Zelensky can take advantage of that, even though
it is utterly reprehensible.
BumRushDaShow
(151,326 posts)Carter was old enough to be his father and has a son who is just a year younger than 45.
He wants to one up his nemesis - OBAMA!
ananda
(31,552 posts)Thanks.
werdna
(1,020 posts)- to negotiate for peace because he finally realizes he cannot support his end of the war any more?
A successful negotiation would bolster Trumps sagging popularity and allow him to continue dismantling our government. Increase ties to Russia with the ultimate objective of engineering a future made up breech of the agreement by Ukraine, U. S. enters the revived war on Russia's side and starts sending many, weapons and possibly soldiers to aid Russia's "righteous" cause. Can't ever underestimate Putin's machinations.
Maybe..
Irish_Dem
(68,775 posts)BS that Trump wants to hear.
J_William_Ryan
(2,683 posts)Look who Zelensky is forced to deal with the likes of Trump and Putin, two corrupt, dishonest fascist dictators.
With Trump Zelensky must deal with Putins useful idiot; Trump, an arrogant ignoramus and ally of Putin.
With Putin Zelensky must deal with a ruthless war criminal who wants to subjugate Ukraine and have Zelensky shot.
Emrys
(8,599 posts)
littlemissmartypants
(27,307 posts)fu>king egotistical idiot. I don't believe a word and can't believe I read any of that drivel.
He's going to FA and we'll end up at war with N. Korea or Iran or both while Xi steals Taiwan.
He actually thinks he can create some phony leverage against Putin and the Ukrainians will end up paying for his fu>k ups.
Meanwhile, the military is waiting for secure communication lines and a drunk to finish putting on his concealer.
Lord Jesus, help us all!!
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(122,072 posts)
Crunchy Frog
(27,560 posts)And why is he trying to legitimize the last 3+ years of russia bombing civilian areas by saying that it's only the last few days that are a problem?
twodogsbarking
(13,457 posts)littlemissmartypants
(27,307 posts)twodogsbarking
(13,457 posts)littlemissmartypants
(27,307 posts)FPGramma
(6 posts)Trump in bright blue..Zelensky in Black. What say you Vance?
Grokenstein
(5,966 posts)One of them has been defending his nation from hostile invasion for years. The other has been golfing. And yet which one looks strong, and which one looks like shit?
Crunchy Frog
(27,560 posts)Zelenskyy, probably.
Earth Bound Misfit
(3,565 posts)

