Zelensky, European allies push for Ukraine ceasefire, security guarantees in high stakes DC summit

Following a fruitless meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European allies at the White House on Monday, just hours after Russia launched a crushing attack in Ukraine. After seemingly aligning with Putin, dropping threats of sanctions and his support for a ceasefire, Zelensky and his allies pushed back at Trump, emphasizing the need for a pause in fighting and security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal.