Trump to welcome Zelensky and Netanyahu for separate meetings to White House

President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday for separate, high-stakes meetings. The discussions are expected to center on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, with a particular focus on Iran.

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We have a little difference, but pretty close.

Trump's meeting with Netanyahu will reportedly address the confrontation with Iran, progress in negotiations with Lebanon, and efforts to expand the Abraham Accords. While Trump acknowledged a "little difference" with Netanyahu on the approach to Iran, he emphasized their overall close alignment. Netanyahu, upon arriving in Washington, stated that confronting Tehran's threats would be his primary objective, alongside safeguarding Israel's security and expanding regional peace.

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now is the time to end the war.

Meanwhile, Trump's discussion with Zelensky is slated to focus on the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. A White House official indicated that "now is the time to end the war." Trump also commented on Zelensky's recent accusation that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence on U.S. military bases, stating he did not believe it was happening at a "high level" and that he would inquire with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also asserted that U.S. actions have significantly impacted Iran, suggesting the country is losing despite any Russian assistance.

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I don't think they've been doing it, certainly not at a high level.

Both Netanyahu and Zelensky are also expected to attend the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington on Tuesday, following their respective White House engagements. This trip marks the eighth face-to-face bilateral meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, highlighting the close coordination between the two leaders.

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We will discuss all the issues on the agenda, first and foremost, Iran.