Full Breakdown
Trump, Zelensky and Netanyahu to Meet at the White House on July 28
7/24/2026, 7:46:35 PM
Core Event: White-House meetings and Senator Graham’s funeral
On Tuesday, July 28 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Both leaders are also expected to attend the funeral service for the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral that day. A White House official confirmed the three-way meeting, while the offices of Zelensky and Netanyahu announced their travel plans.
Background & Context
The meetings come amid a diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war that began with Russia’s 2022 invasion. Ukrainian officials have been discussing an “air ceasefire” proposal with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, hoping to present it to Moscow. At the same time, the United States is confronting an escalating conflict with Iran, including a series of U.S. night strikes and Iranian retaliation against U.S. assets.
Timeline
- July 24 2026 – A White House official announces the July 28 meetings; Ukrainian and Israeli sources confirm interest in traveling to Washington.
- July 22 2026 – U.S. envoy Matt Whitaker visits Kyiv to discuss Patriot missile deliveries and a pending U.S.–Ukraine drone deal.
- July 23 2026 – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, stressing the need for new ideas to restart peace talks.
- July 28 2026 – Scheduled White-House meetings and Senator Graham’s funeral.
Data & Statistics
- Senator Graham made ten trips to Ukraine since the 2022 invasion and was a leading advocate for U.S. sanctions on Russia.
- U.S. Central Command reported its 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in the weeks preceding the July 28 meetings.
Official Statements & Responses
- Marco Rubio told reporters, “If, when peace comes, it’ll be because of some new idea and some new concepts, and we’re prepared to offer some of those in the right setting and form if the opportunity presents itself and the conditions are right.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- While the White House confirmed the July 28 meeting, the Ukrainian presidential office has not formally confirmed Zelensky’s attendance, leaving the exact format of the discussion uncertain.
- Some outlets note that Zelensky’s team is awaiting “official confirmation of Trump’s schedule,” indicating a lack of final logistical details.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If, when peace comes, it'll be because of some new idea and some new concepts, and we're prepared to offer some of those in the right setting and form if the opportunity presents itself and the conditions are right,” — State Marco Rubio
What’s Next
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are slated to travel to Moscow in late July or early August to continue discussions on the proposed air ceasefire. The outcome of the July 28 meetings could shape the next round of diplomatic overtures between Washington, Kyiv and Moscow, as well as influence the United States’ strategic posture in the concurrent Iran-related conflict.
