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WATCH LIVE: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy holds news briefing as he meets with Trump to end war with Russia

WATCH LIVE: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy holds news briefing as he meets with Trump to end war with Russia

Summary

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are meeting at the White House to discuss ongoing issues between Ukraine and Russia. A key topic is Ukraine's request to purchase long-range missiles from the U.S., which President Trump is hesitant to approve after discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Key Facts

  • President Trump and President Zelenskyy are meeting to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
  • Zelenskyy seeks U.S. support for acquiring long-range missiles.
  • President Trump has not agreed to sell these missiles to Ukraine yet.
  • Trump and Putin had a phone call about the conflict before Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy.
  • Putin warned that U.S. military support to Ukraine could worsen U.S.-Russia relations.
  • The type of missile discussed is the Tomahawk cruise missile, which can travel about 995 miles.
  • Zelenskyy will address the media at 3 p.m. ET.
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