Trump Hosts Multilateral Meeting with Zelenskyy and European Leaders to Discuss Ukraine Peace Deal - August 18, 2025

On August 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump convened a high-stakes multilateral meeting at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders to negotiate a potential peace deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The discussions focused on security guarantees, territorial integrity, and the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The presence of European leaders underscored a united front to support Ukraine’s interests amid concerns over territorial concessions and lasting peace.
Guests:
Volodymyr Zelenskyy - President of Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron - President of France
Friedrich Merz - Federal Chancellor of Germany
Giorgia Meloni - Prime Minister of Italy
Keir Starmer - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Alexander Stubb - President of Finland
Ursula von der Leyen - President of the European Commission
Mark Rutte - NATO Secretary General