President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House for a high-stakes meeting as the U.S. president pushed for a deal to end Moscow's war on its neighbor. A host of European leaders joined the pair.

Meloni was seen rolling her eyes when German Chancellor Merz urged Trump to pressure Russia for a ceasefire instead of pursuing a full peace deal. Some social media users expressed admiration for Meloni’s straightforward demeanor and said she is the brightest one in Europe.

A fter meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump was joined at the White House on Monday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and an array of top European leaders.

A few of the leaders were said to have interrupted summer holidays to fly to the United States on less than 24 hours’ notice to meet with the Ukrainian leader.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also confirms he will travel to Washington, as the UK, France and Germany are set to hold Ukraine talks on Sunday.

French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.

At White House Meeting, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Donald Trump to press Russia for a ceasefire, stressing it must be agreed on “by the next meeting.” Merz said he cannot imagine negotiations moving forward without it,

President Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday as the search for an end to the three-and-a-half-year war intensifies. Major European leaders also jetted in