In a high-stakes diplomatic encounter on February 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met at the White House to discuss a minerals agreement and broader US support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

The meeting followed a call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling renewed US engagement in potential peace negotiations. However, tensions quickly escalated and the talks ended abruptly without an agreement, leading to the suspension of US military assistance to Ukraine and sparking international concern over the future of Ukraine’s defense and the broader geopolitical landscape.

As of March 12, 2025, Ukraine has agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, prompting the US to resume military aid and intelligence sharing; however, Russia’s response to the ceasefire proposal remains uncertain.