Core Points - Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the White House on August 18, marking his second visit since February, following a previous contentious meeting with President Trump [1][4] - Trump indicated a potential shift in U.S. policy by not ruling out the deployment of U.S. troops for peacekeeping in Ukraine, emphasizing European nations' role in security mechanisms while the U.S. would provide substantial support [4][9] - Zelensky expressed Ukraine's need for comprehensive security guarantees, including military aid, weapons, training, and intelligence, to compel Russia towards peace [4][6] Group 1 - Trump and Zelensky held a joint press conference where Trump mentioned the possibility of a trilateral meeting involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine to potentially end the conflict [4][13] - Zelensky described the meeting as productive, highlighting discussions on key territorial issues and the importance of direct negotiations under Trump's mediation [6][12] - European leaders, including Macron and Merkel, participated in a multilateral meeting following the Trump-Zelensky talks, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and further negotiations [9][10] Group 2 - Trump maintained his stance against the necessity of a ceasefire, suggesting that negotiations could proceed without it, contrasting with Zelensky's call for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict [11][12] - During the multilateral discussions, Trump abruptly interrupted to call Putin, indicating ongoing communication and coordination regarding the Ukraine situation [17] - Despite the diplomatic engagements, reports indicated continued military actions, with Ukraine facing air alerts and Russian military operations in various regions [18]
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Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-08-19 00:59