Key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
Published: 8/19/2025

President Zelensky returned to the White House for talks with President Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, with European leaders present. Trump hinted at arranging a meeting between Zelensky and Putin, but no concrete commitments were made towards a peace deal. Security guarantees were discussed, with Zelensky mentioning a $90bn arms deal with the US. European leaders pushed for a ceasefire, contrasting Trump's stance.