Overview

• After calls with both leaders, Trump said he has begun preparations for a Putin–Zelensky meeting, with a follow‑on trilateral summit including himself under discussion.
• Zelensky and senior European leaders met Trump in Washington, presenting a coordinated front as Kyiv says written security commitments should be finalized within seven to ten days.
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed for a ceasefire before substantive talks, while Trump indicated a ceasefire is not a prerequisite.
• The White House signaled U.S. involvement in guarantees could include air support, while ruling out American ground troops, as NATO chiefs and European militaries review deployment options.
• Leaders said territorial questions were not addressed in the multilateral session and would be handled in bilateral or trilateral talks, as fighting continued with deadly strikes reported in Kharkiv.