Netanyahu, Zelenskyy in Washington for Graham's funeral as Trump to host war talks
President Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington for high-stakes meetings regarding ongoing conflicts. The discussions are expected to cover the Russia-Ukraine war, Iranian regional influence, and the future of the Abraham Accords.
Why it matters
These meetings represent a critical juncture in US foreign policy as the administration navigates complex geopolitical tensions in both Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
US president Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday (local time) for separate high-stakes meetings as the wars in Ukraine and West Asia enter critical phases. The back-to-back talks are expected to focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Iran, regional security and broader diplomatic efforts, with Trump's relationship with the two leaders taking sharply different trajectories in recent months.The meetings come as both leaders arrive to Washington to attend the funeral of late senator Lindsey Graham.According to CNN, Trump will first meet Zelenskyy before holding talks with Netanyahu later in the day.
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