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Trump and Zelensky's Key Talks Before Pope's Funeral

4/26/2025

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In a poignant moment at St. Peter's Basilica, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a brief yet impactful conversation before Pope Francis's funeral, calling it "very productive." This encounter comes on the heels of Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff's discussions with Vladimir Putin, as Zelensky stands resolute against any territorial compromises in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

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In a poignant moment at St. Peter's Basilica, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a brief yet impactful conversation before Pope Francis's funeral, calling it "very productive." This encounter comes on the heels of Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff's discussions with Vladimir Putin, as Zelensky stands resolute against any territorial compromises in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.