Trump, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine Peace at Vatican Funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met one-on-one at the Vatican before Pope Francis's funeral to discuss efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The 15-minute meeting, described by both sides as productive and potentially historic, focused on achieving a complete and unconditional ceasefire and establishing a lasting peace to prevent future conflicts. Both leaders emphasized the symbolic significance of their dialogue, with Zelenskyy expressing hope for concrete results in protecting Ukrainian lives and securing peace. The meeting was held without advisers, highlighting its confidential and direct nature, and was their first encounter since a tense Oval Office meeting earlier in the year. While a follow-up meeting was proposed, Trump departed Rome soon after, leaving its status uncertain. The talks come at a critical moment in international attempts to revive peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.