Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

Published: 8/19/2025
Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
Ukraine's President Zelensky visited the White House with President Trump, aiming for a less confrontational meeting this time around, unlike their previous interaction. Discussions mainly centered on security guarantees for Ukraine and the possibility of a meeting with Putin to end the war. Zelensky hinted at a potential $90bn weapon deal with the US and mentioned a forthcoming agreement within the next 10 days. The focus remains on diplomatic efforts for peace in Ukraine, with hopes for a meeting between Zelensky and Putin.