President Zelenskiy holds private talks with Donald Trump in Rome Amid Ukraine’s ongoing struggle for international support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed that he held a private meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump during his visit to Rome this week. According to an official statement from Zelenskiy’s office, the meeting was described as “sincere and frank,” focusing on Ukraine’s continuing fight against Russian aggression and the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations.

The meeting comes at a pivotal time for Ukraine, which remains heavily reliant on Western military and economic assistance as it battles Russia’s ongoing invasion, now entering its third year. With uncertainty surrounding future U.S. foreign policy—especially amid Trump’s renewed influence in Republican circles and his potential 2024 comeback campaign—the conversation holds significant geopolitical weight.

While exact details of the discussion were not fully disclosed, Zelenskiy’s office indicated that he sought to “convey the current realities” on the ground in Ukraine, including the human cost of the war, the importance of maintaining international solidarity, and the risks of Western disengagement.

Sources close to the Ukrainian delegation said Zelenskiy emphasized that bipartisan support from the United States is vital, warning that any reduction in American aid would embolden Russia and destabilize broader European security.

Trump, who during his presidency expressed skepticism about foreign military entanglements and questioned levels of U.S. assistance abroad, has more recently signaled a willingness to negotiate an “end” to the Ukraine conflict—an idea that deeply concerns Kyiv if it involves territorial concessions.

This unexpected Rome meeting underscores the complex balancing act Zelenskiy must perform: securing strong backing from current U.S. officials while building bridges with figures who could shape future American policy.

No official comments were immediately released from Trump’s team following the meeting. However, political analysts note that the encounter signals Ukraine’s recognition that engagement with a wide spectrum of U.S. leaders—regardless of political affiliation—is essential to its survival and reconstruction plans.

The meeting took place during Zelenskiy’s broader diplomatic mission to Europe, aimed at securing additional defense commitments and bolstering Ukraine’s case for NATO and EU integration.

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