In a historic meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with top US officials and European leaders in Rome ahead of a high-stakes phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with top U.S. officials and European leaders in Rome on Sunday, part of stepped-up diplomatic efforts ahead of a high-stakes phone call between U.S. President ‘Donald Trump‘ and Russian President ‘Vladimir Putin‘ on ending the war in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian politician, actor, and comedian who became the 6th President of Ukraine in 2019.
Born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, he rose to fame with his satirical TV show 'Servant of the People.' Zelenskyy's background in comedy and entertainment helped him connect with Ukrainians, particularly the younger generation.
He won the presidential election with over 73% of the vote, becoming one of the youngest presidents in Ukrainian history.
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Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the U.S. ambassador’s residence, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had spoken both to ‘Zelenskyy’ and to ‘Rubio’ on the sidelines of the new pope’s inauguration.
Merz stated that he had also agreed with the leaders of France and Britain “that we will speak again with the American president in preparation for this conversation.” He emphasized that both Europeans and Americans are determined to work together, but now also in a goal-oriented manner, to ensure that the war ends soon.
The diplomatic relationship between Europe and America has a rich history dating back to the 18th century.
The two continents have collaborated on various international agreements, including the Treaty of Paris ('1783' ) and the Atlantic Charter ('1941' ).
The European Union and the United States have also established several bilateral agreements, such as the Transatlantic Economic Partnership ('2007' ).
According to a 2020 survey, 71% of Americans view Europe as a reliable ally.
Despite occasional disagreements, diplomatic efforts between Europe and America continue to shape global politics.
