President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will visit the White House on Monday for a high-stakes meeting, after President Trump backed Russia’s proposed peace agreement that would require Ukraine to cede a large portion of its territory.
European leaders said Sunday that they would join Mr. Zelensky, as they strive to present a united front against Russia.
At a meeting between Mr. Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Friday in Alaska, the American leader bowed to Mr. Putin’s approach on Ukraine, giving him a free pass to continue his invasive war without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.
What happened in Alaska?
In the Friday meeting, at a U.S. military base in Alaska, Mr. Trump adopted Mr. Putin’s preference for pursuing a sweeping peace agreement that would require Ukraine to cede territory to Russia.
Mr. Trump rolled out a red carpet and applauded Mr. Putin, who is under U.S. sanctions and faces an international arrest warrant on war crimes charges. The two laughed and spoke warmly with each other.
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