Diplomatic Developments Following President Trump's Meeting with Vladimir Putin
Just 48 hours after President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Ukrainian and European officials arrived in Washington, D.C.
Meeting at the White House
On Monday afternoon President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined senior European and NATO representatives at the White House to press Ukraine’s role in any future peace arrangement.
Negotiation Positions
Kyiv is insisting on direct participation in negotiations over its future, while Russia and several European governments are focusing on assurances related to security guarantees.
Objectives of the Gathering
The gathering aims to clarify positions and coordinate next steps amid fast-moving diplomatic developments.
Experts Scheduled to Weigh In
- Dmitry Babich, journalist and Russian political analyst
- Anton Fedyashin, Associate Professor of History, American University (specializing in Russian and European affairs)
- William Lawrence, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, American University
- Oleksii Riabchyn, Strategic Advisor to Ukraine’s ...