Trump, Zelenskyy Had 'Very Productive Discussion' in Rome Ahead of Pope's Funeral
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump met briefly on May 3, 2025, at the Vatican City during Pope Francis's funeral.
- The meeting followed months of diplomatic deadlock caused by differing views on Ukraine's territorial disputes and a U.S. Peace proposal involving recognition of Russian control over Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine.
- Their discussion lasted about 15 minutes before the funeral and focused on resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to achieve a ceasefire and peace agreement.
- Trump indicated that a majority of key issues had been settled, and Zelensky’s spokesperson confirmed the meeting concluded with intentions to resume discussions on May 3.
- The meeting signals ongoing efforts to revive high-level diplomacy amid continuing conflict and recent deadly Russian missile and drone attacks in Ukraine.
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