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White House Meeting to Focus on Russia-Ukraine Peace Process, Reports CNN
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White House Meeting to Focus on Russia-Ukraine Peace Process, Reports CNN

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace process with U.S. President Donald Trump during an upcoming White House meeting.
  • A U.S. official stated that the time has come to end the war, signaling a focus on peace initiatives.
  • Zelenskyy also plans to attend a farewell ceremony for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, with the primary agenda item being the ongoing peace process between Russia and Ukraine. The discussion is expected to focus on potential steps to end the conflict, according to a White House official.

"The time has come to end the war," the official remarked regarding the upcoming leaders' summit. This statement suggests a potential shift or renewed emphasis on diplomatic solutions to the protracted conflict. Earlier reports from Reuters, citing a Ukrainian source, indicated that Kyiv and Washington had discussed a proposal to cease hostilities in the air. This proposal is reportedly intended to be presented to Russia as part of a new phase of peace initiatives aimed at concluding the war.

In addition to the peace talks, President Zelenskyy's visit to the United States will include his participation in a farewell ceremony for U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. The specifics of Graham's departure or the nature of the ceremony were not detailed in the report.

The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump comes at a critical juncture in the Russia-Ukraine war, with both sides seeking pathways toward resolution. The focus on a "peace process" indicates a potential willingness from both the U.S. and Ukraine to explore diplomatic avenues more actively.

The time has come to end the war.

โ€” White House OfficialDescribing the focus of the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.