Trump to meet Zelensky, Syrian president, and Putin at NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to engage in significant diplomatic talks on the sidelines of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. The White House announced that Trump will hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmad al-Chareh.

According to Anna Kelly, deputy White House press secretary, the meetings are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. A senior U.S. official stated that the discussion with President Zelensky is aimed at exploring ways to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, a long-standing priority for the Trump administration.

Following these discussions, President Trump is also expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This meeting comes after both Putin and Zelensky spoke with Trump by phone on July 4th, coinciding with the United States' 250th anniversary.

The Syrian President, al-Chareh, recently visited the White House in November and has denied intentions of military intervention in Lebanon against Hezbollah. He emphasized seeking economic channels between Lebanon and Syria. This diplomatic engagement occurs amidst a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, established following a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on June 17th, and a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel signed on June 26th aimed at lasting peace.