Trump Met with Zelenskyy ahead s of Pope's Funeral ⚱️

Irfan Bhatti

Trump Meets with Zelenskyy Ahead of Pope's Funeral: Global Implications In this video, we'll explore the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the Pope's funeral, and its potential implications for global politics. The meeting likely focused on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and potential ways to resolve the crisis. - *Global Politics*: The encounter may have also touched on broader global issues, including security, trade, and diplomacy.  Pope's Funeral - *Global Gathering*: The Pope's funeral brought together world leaders, including Trump and Zelenskyy, to pay their respects and discuss pressing global issues. - *Diplomatic Opportunities*: The funeral provided a platform for leaders to engage in diplomatic efforts, build relationships, and address pressing concerns. The meeting highlighted the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The encounter showcased the complex dynamics of global leadership and diplomat

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00:00It is the first face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents since their

00:18public row at the White House. The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents had a very productive

00:23discussion, according to a White House official, and have also agreed to hold further talks

00:28after the service. They are among the world leaders attending Pope Francis' funeral at

00:32the Vatican, along with Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.

00:37When the Ukrainian leader left St. Peter's Basilica after stopping in front of Pope Francis'

00:42coffin to pay his respects, some of the thousands of people who had gathered there applauded.

00:47Sir Tony Brenton, the former British ambassador to Russia, said the event presents diplomatic

00:53opportunities, including the biggest possible meeting between Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelensky.

00:59He said that their first meeting in person since a very public argument in February at the White

01:03House could be an important step towards starting the peace process between Russia and Ukraine.

01:09Following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, Mr. Trump's peace negotiator

01:14Steve Witkoff held the bilateral meeting. They discussed the possibility of resuming direct

01:19negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Kremlin aide Yuri Ashokov said. Since the beginning of the war,

01:26which began in February 2022, Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks.

01:32Mr. Trump has claimed a deal to end the war is very close and has urged Mr. Zelensky to get it done

01:39in a post on his Truth Social platform. He has previously admonished both sides that his administration

01:45will abandon its efforts to reach a peace agreement if they do not reach an agreement soon. Meanwhile,

01:50Polish authorities claimed on Friday evening that a Russian military helicopter violated their airspace

01:56above the Baltic Sea. The nature of the incident indicates that Russia is testing the readiness of

02:01our air defense systems. They said in a post on X.

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