60-Second Summary

Following talks at the White House involving Donald Trump, European leaders, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a potential breakthrough emerged: Trump announced that he had arranged a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy to discuss a Ukrainian peace deal. While Russia hasn't confirmed, several European leaders seemingly confirmed the meeting, though expressing concerns about Putin's attendance. The proposed agreement includes security guarantees for Ukraine, partially financed by Europe and involving significant US support, although a ceasefire remains uncertain. The meeting follows previous tense interactions and differing viewpoints on a ceasefire.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from The Guardian.