Ukrainian analysts watching their president’s return to the White House were braced for a “nightmare.” They took cautious encouragement from what they saw instead.

The president of war-torn Ukraine looked shocked when Donald Trump described Washington DC as “the most unsafe place anywhere” during a meeting at the White House. Volodymyr Zelensky was in the Oval Office for talks about bringing an end to Russia’s brutal invasion of his country which has seen civilians bombed on a near-daily basis.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave President Trump an engraved golf putter Monday in the Oval Office from a Ukrainian soldier who found solace in the game after losing his leg fighting

Ukraine and its European allies are seeking to persuade President Trump that a cease-fire is a prerequisite for peace talks with Russia.

Lavrov's remarks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met and expressed hope that their discussions could pave the way for three-way talks involving Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump gave his assurance that no American soldiers would be sent to protect Ukraine as part of a peace deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump said he was arranging a meeting between his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts after a summit with European leaders.

President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky agrees to cut a deal with Russia.