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Trump and Zelensky Discuss U.S. Troops Amid Ongoing Conflict

8/19/2025

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met on August 18, 2025, discussing U.S. troop involvement if peace talks fail.
European leaders, including Macron and Meloni, attended to show support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
Trump advocated for a peace deal while fighting continues, suggesting a ceasefire could be disadvantageous.
Zelensky emphasized the need for security guarantees and rejected territorial concessions, while Trump proposed "Article 5-like protections."
Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia killed at least 10, underscoring ongoing tensions.

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met on August 18, 2025, discussing U.S. troop involvement if peace talks fail.
European leaders, including Macron and Meloni, attended to show support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression.
Trump advocated for a peace deal while fighting continues, suggesting a ceasefire could be disadvantageous.
Zelensky emphasized the need for security guarantees and rejected territorial concessions, while Trump proposed "Article 5-like protections."
Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia killed at least 10, underscoring ongoing tensions.