Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelenskyy talks at pope's funeral
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/27/2025
Summary
President Trump expressed skepticism about Russian leader Vladimir Putin's interest in a peace deal following their meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St. Peter's Basilica before Pope Francis' funeral, signaling a new approach to the conflict after a Feb. 2016 clash in Washington. Zelenskyy emphasized optimism about a potential ceasefire and historic discussions during their first meeting since the fracas in the White House, aiming to move toward peaceful solutions despite the adversarial past encounters.