Updates: Trump and Zelensky Discuss Security Guarantees, Future Peace Talks

Donald Trump puts his hand on Volodymyr Zelensky's shoulder. they stand in front of U.S. and Ukrainian flags (a soldier is seen just behind the U.S. flag).
Donald Trump puts his hand on Volodymyr Zelensky's shoulder. they stand in front of U.S. and Ukrainian flags (a soldier is seen just behind the U.S. flag).
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington on Aug. 18. Alex Wong/Getty Images

On Monday, Aug. 18., U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, just days after Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the meetings, they discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Putin.

FP’s staff and contributors provide a guide on what’s already taken place—and what to watch for.

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