Zelensky meets Trump as US pushes for end to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 29, 2026, amid ongoing efforts to end the war with Russia. Trump said he urged Zelensky to finish the war, while Zelensky hailed the talks as a breakthrough and thanked US senators for a sanctions bill targeting Russia, which also puts countries like India at risk of 100% tariffs. The meeting was described as dubious by some press, and experts noted that Zelensky's reception in the US reflects a perception that he is not seen as a leader of a fully sovereign state. The discussions also touched on broader geopolitical issues, including Netanyahu's efforts to undermine an Iran truce.