Key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington

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