Academy SITREP – Trump Meets with Zelensky and European Leaders
August 19, 2025

What has Happened: Last Friday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for a high-stakes summit on ending the war in Ukraine. On Monday, President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders at the White House to discuss the path forward. During remarks alongside the European leaders, Trump said security guarantees were discussed. During the meeting yesterday, Trump called Putin to push for a bilateral meeting between the Russian President and Zelensky. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Trump’s offer of security guarantees for Ukraine amounts to a “breakthrough” in securing a potential peace deal ... Academy SITREP – Trump Meets with Zelensky and European Leaders