- Donald Trump was urged to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, praised by Friedrich Merz.
- G7 talks are being held regarding the future of Ukraine, while Russia's energy projects face Western sanctions.
Zelenskyy traveled to Washington for US support, while wildfires strained national services in both countries.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Zelenskyy traveled to Washington for US support, while wildfires strained national services in both countries.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
Related events
- Trump met with Zelensky to discuss peace efforts, while Kyiv faced Russian attacks and sought US military aid.
- Zelenskyy attended the UN General Assembly in New York where he met with Donald Trump to discuss the war, amid urgent needs for Patriot systems and NATO concerns regarding Russian attacks.
- Trump's views are pressuring U.S. aid decisions regarding new Patriot shipments to Kyiv, prompting calls for greater European security involvement.
- Zelenskyy asked Trump to urge China regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Trump administration backed Zelenskyy's peace initiative, but Putin rejected the proposal, leading to calls for new mediators.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- politico.euCan Europe fight fires this big?