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Zelensky After Meeting With Trump: Our Most Honest Conversation to Date

A brief but powerful meeting at the Vatican set a new tone between the two leaders.

Mikkel Preisler
By Mikkel Preisler 3. May 2025

When Zelensky and Trump met at the Vatican on April 26 during Pope Francis’ farewell ceremony, it turned into their most candid conversation yet. The meeting took place without advisors, which, according to Zelensky, created the setting for an honest dialogue.

“I believe our conversation with President Trump was the best one we’ve had so far,” he said, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

Brief – But Full of Substance

The conversation wasn’t long, but according to the Ukrainian president, it was more meaningful than their previous encounters. “It may have been the shortest meeting, but it was the most substantial. We had the right atmosphere for a genuine dialogue,” he explained.

A Possible Shift in Trump’s Stance

Zelensky expressed hope that the conversation may have influenced Trump’s perspective. “I am convinced that President Trump began to see things a little differently after our meeting at the Vatican,” he said.

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