Trump announces pivotal Ukraine peace meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, urging immediate action to halt conflict casualties.

In the aftermath of their talks, Trump and Zelenskyy remain hopeful for peace, yet doubt lingers over Putin's intentions as Ukraine sustains heavy bombardment.

The U.S. Secret Service is preparing for the summit in the Central European nation led by Prime Minister Victor Orbán, who has been close with President Donald Trump since the American president’s first term in office. A spokesperson for the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

President Donald Trump said he’s begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump