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Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting in Washington Live Updates: US President Donald Trump will host his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy, other European leaders over Russia-Ukraine war.

As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders prepare for talks in the White House, Russia has continued to pound targets, including a deadly strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Just hours before the talks with US President Donald Trump, the Kharkiv strike killed seven people, including two children, and injured at least 20 others.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds himself in an impossible bind: risk Trump's wrath or accept a quick deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Trump is due to first meet Zelenskyy, followed by talks with leaders of Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, the European Union and NATO.

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Washington Live: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, DC, for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump aimed at ending Russia's three-year-long war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy will be joined by leaders from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, the EU and NATO at the White House following Trump's earlier talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15. While the Trump-Putin talks last week yielded no ceasefire, Russia reportedly agreed to let the US and its allies propose a security guarantee for Ukraine, similar to NATO's collective defence principle. It is expected that Trump may pressure Zelenskyy into accepting a deal favourable to Moscow. Zelenskyy, however, has maintained Ukraine will not cede territory but remains open to working with Trump on a lasting peace agreement. Follow indiatoday.in for all Live Updates.

The seemingly minor issue of Zelenskyy's attire became a flashpoint during his last visit to the White House in March.

US President Trump Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington Today LIVE: Trump said on Friday that Ukraine should make a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not".

This is no routine summit. It is a test of balance, of language, and of restraint. Volodymyr Zelenskyy must argue Ukraine's case without provoking Donald Trump, who has made clear his conditions for "peace" may come at Kyiv's expense. Both sides know they cannot afford another collapse.

President Zelenskyy, backed by European leaders, meets with President Trump to discuss peace in Ukraine, amidst differing visions from Trump, Putin, and Europe. Trump seeks a quick resolution, potentially involving concessions, while Putin aims to solidify Russian gains.

Reiterating that the war must be ended, Zelenskyy demanded reliable security guarantees for Ukraine