Overview

• President Trump expressed doubts about Vladimir Putin’s commitment to peace after meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican during Pope Francis's funeral.
• Trump condemned recent Russian missile strikes targeting Ukrainian civilians and suggested potential banking or secondary sanctions against Moscow.
• Zelenskyy described the Vatican meeting as 'good' and focused on achieving a 'full and unconditional ceasefire' and lasting peace.
• Russian President Putin held a three-hour meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow, described by Russian officials as 'constructive and very useful.'
• Both U.S. and Russian officials report narrowing differences in negotiations, but a comprehensive ceasefire agreement remains elusive.