On Aug. 18, 2025, Trump met European, EU and NATO leaders at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.

In a whispered conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron at a summit with other European leaders on Aug. 18, the U.S. president seemingly shared that he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to end the war in Ukraine in order to hand Trump a victory. The comment was picked up via hot mic, Fox News reported.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump showed off a collection of hats and other merchandise to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Karoline Leavitt was grilled about Trump’s efforts to secure a deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine during a tense press briefing on Tuesday.

Lago's patio experience at the White House. First Lady Melania Trump's thoughts on the redesign were revealed.

"White Stripes" singer Jack White slammed Trump's new Oval Office décor as "vulgar" and "gaudy" following Ukraine meeting, prompting sharp rebuke from White House officials.

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has prompted mixed responses from Ukrainian refugees living in the south of England. Trump said he had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin arrangements for him to meet Zelensky,