Zelensky, EU chief speak ahead of Trump meeting
Zelensky, EU chief speak ahead of Trump meeting
August 17, 2025 | 2:02 PM GMT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen re-emphasized Ukraine's demands for a peace deal with Russia and presented a united front ahead of their meeting with President Donald Trump and other European leaders on Monday.
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