26.04.2025 14:00
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a face-to-face meeting at the funeral of Pope Francis. The image of the two sitting on chairs in the main hall of the cathedral and having a discussion created a significant stir.
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before the funeral ceremony of the spiritual leader of Catholics and the Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francis.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated that the two had a private meeting and had a productive discussion, adding that details of the meeting would be announced.
"THE MEETING WAS HELD AND CONCLUDED"
Speaking to the Ukrainian press, Ukrainian President's Spokesperson Serhii Nikiforov said about the meeting, "The meeting was held and concluded." Nikiforov did not provide any information about the details of the discussion.