President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held pivotal discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump and other global leaders in Washington on August 19, 2025. The meeting aimed to address security guarantees and peace negotiations amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine. The talks, involving leaders from the U.S., France, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the EU, and NATO, focused on achieving a unified stance on a future peace agreement. Participants underscored the importance of supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and emphasized the unacceptability of altering state borders by force. President Zelenskyy highlighted the need for the United States to assert its role in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Discussions also covered battlefield realities, prisoner exchanges, and the return of abducted children, marking a significant step towards durable peace. Projects detailing security guarantees are underway, with teams set to intensify efforts to formalize agreements within ten days. Zelenskyy further expressed Ukraine’s readiness for any format of negotiations, including potential bilateral talks with Russia, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Post navigation US Pledges Support for Ukraine Security