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Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit Amid Diplomatic Efforts

US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, as part of efforts to revive stalled diplomacy over Russia's war. The meeting follows separate telephone conversations between Trump, Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House confirmed the meetings, with Trump also planning to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

On July 5, 2026, the White House announced that Trump would meet Zelenskyy during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting was part of broader diplomatic efforts to address Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump had previously held separate calls with Zelenskyy and Putin a day before the summit, indicating a strategic approach to engage both sides in discussions. The White House stated that the meetings would help refocus Trump’s attention on the conflict with Moscow.

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StateTASSJul 6, 12:46 AM
Trump plans to contact Putin after meeting with Zelensky in Turkey — Reuters

A source cited by the news agency said that the Russian and US leaders plan to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict

IndependentSouth China Morning PostJul 5, 11:30 PM
Trump to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky and Syria’s Sharaa during Nato summit in Turkey

US President Donald Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday while attending the Nato summit in Turkey, the White House said. Those discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump’s attention on the conflict with Moscow and as Trump has publicly mused about Syria’s role in the Middle East. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly confirmed the meetings in a call with reporters while previewing the summit in Ankara, where Trump...

PublicRadio Free EuropeJul 5, 11:19 PM
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Set For NATO Summit Amid US Push To End Russia's War

US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the White House announced on July 5, as Washington seeks to revive stalled diplomacy over Russia's war while pressing European allies to take greater responsibility for the continent's defense. The announcement came a day after Trump held separate telephone conversations with Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the administration's...