
LONDON — If he wants to give Ukraine’s leader the same welcome he did Russia’s Vladimir Putin, then President Donald Trump might need a bigger red carpet. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump will meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House with a large group of European leaders present, as Ukraine tries to avoid another tense clash and push for stronger security guarantees.
Key Points:
Trump’s push for territorial concessions could weaken Ukraine and keep the war going, which may keep energy prices, market swings, and taxpayer aid costs uncertain for US households.
European leaders joining Zelenskyy could improve the chance of a stable deal and lower the risk of a wider war that would hurt US voters and markets.
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Central actor in the meeting, publicly pressuring Ukraine on peace terms and hosting the White House talks.
Primary subject of the article as Ukraine’s leader returning to Washington for the high-stakes meeting.
NATO chief included in the delegation and part of the effort to shape the talks.
Major international organization involved through its chief and the security-guarantee discussion.
Finnish leader in the European contingent seeking influence in the White House meeting.
Major European leader quoted on the risks of weakness with Russia and part of the story’s diplomatic backdrop.
One of the major European leaders accompanying Zelenskyy to the White House.
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Central external actor whose Alaska meeting with Trump and war on Ukraine shape the article.
Included in the European delegation attending the meeting to ensure a voice in peace talks.
Think tank cited for commentary on European leverage and the meeting’s stakes.
Research and analysis organization quoted for interpretation of the meeting dynamics.