💨 Abstract

On May 18, 2025, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Italy. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration attempts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, ahead of a planned call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump is also expected to speak with Zelensky after his conversation with Putin.

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