On August 16, a meeting was held in the East Room of the White House between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders. The participants expressed hope for a swift peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. Trump emphasized the urgency of an immediate ceasefire and said prospects for resolving the conflict would become clear within a week or two. Zelensky confirmed his readiness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of a ceasefire, security guarantees, and joint efforts for a just and lasting peace. The meeting continued behind closed doors.
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