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Trump and Zelensky’s Productive Talk at Pope's Funeral

4/28/2025

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In a surprising turn of events at Pope Francis's funeral, Prince William quietly stepped aside, paving the way for a crucial 15-minute dialogue between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The White House hailed the conversation as "very productive," with Zelensky expressing optimism for groundbreaking resolutions amidst the ongoing turmoil from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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In a surprising turn of events at Pope Francis's funeral, Prince William quietly stepped aside, paving the way for a crucial 15-minute dialogue between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The White House hailed the conversation as "very productive," with Zelensky expressing optimism for groundbreaking resolutions amidst the ongoing turmoil from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.