Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:57am on 19 May 2025,Monday International
US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Rome on Sunday, months after their tense Oval Office confrontation over US support for Ukraine. The leaders discussed ceasefire talks, sanctions on Russia, and defense cooperation. Both shared smiling photos on social media, signaling a thaw in relations. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness for "real diplomacy" and thanked Americans for their support. Talks referenced recent stalled negotiations in Istanbul. Their meeting also covered battlefield updates and potential prisoner exchanges, with Zelensky calling for sustained pressure on Russia to end the war and achieve a just and lasting peace. (PC: NDTV)
