Core Points - Ukrainian President Zelensky visited the White House again, this time accompanied by leaders from France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Finland, the EU Commission, and NATO, indicating a united front in addressing the Ukraine crisis [1][6][15] - Trump expressed the possibility of sending U.S. troops for peacekeeping in Ukraine, marking a potential shift in U.S. policy [1][8] - Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's need for comprehensive security guarantees, including military support, training, and intelligence, to compel Russia towards peace [1][11] Group 1: Meeting Dynamics - The meeting included a bilateral discussion between Trump and Zelensky, followed by a multilateral meeting with European leaders, showcasing a collaborative approach to the Ukraine issue [1][15] - Trump interrupted the multilateral talks to speak with Russian President Putin for about 40 minutes, indicating ongoing communication between the U.S. and Russia [3][18] - Zelensky's formal attire during this visit was noted as a significant change from his previous visit, reflecting a more serious diplomatic approach [3] Group 2: Security and Military Support - Trump stated that U.S. support for Ukraine would transition from "gifting" weapons to "selling" them, with Zelensky expressing gratitude for this arrangement [10][11] - Ukraine is reportedly set to commit to purchasing $100 billion worth of military equipment from the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees post-peace agreement with Russia [17] - The U.S. military equipment, particularly the "Patriot" air defense system, was highlighted as highly reliable, with a success rate of up to 99% [10] Group 3: Future Negotiations - Zelensky indicated readiness for a trilateral meeting involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, with discussions on territorial issues to be prioritized [13][19] - The potential for a three-way mechanism involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine was discussed, with the aim of establishing a framework for future negotiations [24][25] - The effectiveness of this mechanism in achieving a ceasefire will depend on the compromises reached during the discussions and the responses from Ukraine and Europe [25]

据央视新闻，俄美元首阿拉斯加会晤后，美国总统特朗普16日表示，将与乌克兰总统泽连斯基于美东时 间18日下午在白宫椭圆形办公室会面。如果一切顺利，接下来将安排美国、俄罗斯、乌克兰三方领导人 会晤。就此，泽连斯基表示，乌支持举行乌美俄三方会晤的提议。普京16日在克里姆林宫举行的会议中 并未提及三方会议相关内容。 18日的华盛顿之行将是自今年2月在白宫与特朗普会面后，泽连斯基首次前往美国。泽连斯基表示，将 讨论结束俄乌冲突的"所有细节"。 阿拉斯加会晤结束后，特朗普与泽连斯基进行了长达90分钟的通话，双方讨论了推动美、俄、乌三方直 接会谈的可能性。泽连斯基公开表态支持这一构想，强调"关键问题应在领导人层面讨论"。 外界分析称，8月18日的华盛顿会晤，不仅是一次双边接触，更可能成为未来三方机制的铺垫。美国舆 论认为，如果能在这次会晤中勾勒出三方会晤的议程，将是俄乌冲突爆发以来最具实质意义的外交进 展。 欧盟及欧洲多国16日曾发表联合声明，称将推进筹备美俄乌三方会晤。不过本次的华盛顿会晤中，欧洲 方面就此有何具体举措暂且未知。 知情人士：特朗普希望最早22日举行三方会晤 当地时间16日，据美国阿克西奥斯新闻网报道，两位 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article revolves around the upcoming meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, which is seen as a potential precursor to a trilateral meeting involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US [3][4][6] - Zelensky expressed support for the proposal of a trilateral meeting, emphasizing that key issues should be discussed at the leadership level [6][4] - The meeting on August 18 is expected to outline the agenda for the potential trilateral talks, marking a significant diplomatic development since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [6][4] Group 2 - Following the Alaska meeting, Trump and Zelensky had a 90-minute phone call discussing the possibility of direct talks among the three nations [6] - European leaders have also been invited to Washington for discussions with Zelensky and Trump, although specific actions from Europe regarding the trilateral meeting remain unclear [4][6] - Trump is reportedly aiming to schedule the trilateral meeting as early as August 22, although this has not been officially confirmed [7] Group 3 - Putin expressed a desire to resolve the Ukraine crisis peacefully but did not mention the trilateral meeting during his discussions [9][8] - The US has indicated a willingness to provide some form of security guarantees to Ukraine, although the specifics of these guarantees are not yet clear [11][10] - There are indications that the security guarantees proposed by the US may resemble NATO's collective defense clauses but differ in certain aspects [11]

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky on August 18 is seen as a potential precursor to a trilateral meeting involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine, aimed at discussing the resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [1][4]. Group 1 - Zelensky's visit to Washington on August 18 marks his first trip to the US since February, where he aims to discuss "all details" regarding the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [2]. - Following the Alaska meeting, Trump and Zelensky had a 90-minute phone call discussing the possibility of direct talks among the three nations, with Zelensky expressing support for this initiative [4]. - European leaders have been invited to Washington for discussions with Zelensky and Trump, although specific actions from Europe regarding the trilateral meeting remain unclear [3][5]. Group 2 - Trump is reportedly hoping to arrange the trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky as early as August 22, although this has not been officially confirmed [6]. - Putin has expressed a desire to resolve the Ukraine crisis peacefully but did not mention the trilateral meeting during his recent discussions [7]. - Trump indicated that he and Putin reached a basic agreement on providing some form of security guarantees to Ukraine, though the specifics of these guarantees are still unclear [8][9].