Zelensky Uses New Strategy with Trump
The Ukrainian president changed his approach and got help from European allies for his Trump meeting.
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President Zelensky met Donald Trump again, but this time he prepared differently. He learned from mistakes before. Zelensky dressed formally in a black blazer and thanked Trump often.
He gave Trump a letter from Ukraine's first lady. European leaders traveled with Zelensky to Washington to show support. They wanted to influence Trump's ideas about the Ukraine war.
Trump said he wants to help make peace between Ukraine and Russia. He suggested that Zelensky and Putin should meet first, then all three could talk together. The peace plan might mean Ukraine gives up some land to stop the fighting.
European officials don't like this idea. They want Russia to leave all Ukrainian territory. Meanwhile, Russia continues attacking Ukrainian cities and people are dying.
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