Zelensky meets Trump in Davos, calls for US-backed talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Zelensky said a first trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States could happen soon and criticized European nations for being divided and avoiding action on the war.

Trump, after the meeting, stated the war in Ukraine 'must end' and 'has to end.' He also unveiled a 'Board of Peace' ahead of the talks. Zelensky urged the US to provide a backstop against Russia, questioning Europe's indecision.