Summary
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met privately in St. Peter’s Basilica during Pope Francis’ funeral to discuss ending the war with Russia, with Zelenskiy calling the meeting potentially historic. Their conversation focused on achieving a ceasefire and lasting peace, marking a significant shift for Trump, who criticized Putin’s recent missile attacks on civilians. Following the meeting, Trump reiterated the need for a strong response to Putin, while both leaders expressed hope for productive outcomes from their discussions.