Despite the lack of a rigid schedule, the US leader assured that the 'necessary elements for an agreement' already exist. Zelensky arrived for the meeting with an updated version of his peace roadmap, focused on a 'step-by-step' strategy to achieve peace. The Putin factor: Hours before the meeting, Trump revealed he had a 'very productive' phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rejection of a temporary ceasefire: Both Trump and Putin agree that a provisional truce—proposed by some European sectors—would only serve to prolong the conflict and resume hostilities later. Topics on the table: The agenda included critical points such as the creation of a demilitarized zone, control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, territorial sovereignty in Donbas, and post-war security guarantees for Ukraine. This summit represents Trump's boldest move since his return to the international stage, seeking to position himself as the only mediator capable of unlocking a crisis that Europe and the previous US administration failed to resolve. 'To get this war to end,' Trump stated to reporters at the start of the meeting. 'Do you know what my deadline is?'
