Pope Francis ‘joined’ him Donald Trump With Volodimir Zelenski, Ursula von der Liene, Emmanuel Macron, Georgia Meloni, Kir Starmer. On the sidelines of the cosmic event of farewell to the 266th Pontiff, bilateral contacts for the war were made in Rome in Ukraine.
The diplomatic backdrop today (26.04.2025) in Rome, referred to an international summit, as the international leaders who flocked to the last goodbye to Pope Francisthey found the opportunity, with first Donald Trump To consider the chances of ending the war in Ukraine.
Before the funeral sequence for the late Pontiff begins, an informal meeting between Trump and Zelenski It had already sparked international interest, as it was their first meeting after the explosive tet-a-tete at the White House last February.
Trump wants to mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and talks are at a critical point.
After the devastating incident in Washington, where Zelensky had an unprecedented attack, was the Macron and the Starring who rushed to the American capital to hire the situation.
The same twin intervened again today, this time in the Basilica of St. Peter, forming a circle with Zelenski and Trump.
Von der Liene in Zelenski: European support for war negotiations
The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Layen, today promised Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskithe support of Europe at the negotiations table at a meeting in Rome on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral.
Dear @ZelenskyyUaEurope will always stand by Ukraine in the pursuit of peace.⁰
You can count on our support at the negotiating table to achieve a just and lasting peace.
⁰Today, we also discussed the steps Ukraine is taking to earn its place in our family of nations. pic.twitter.com/T8jXnEMbqu– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 26, 2025
«You can count on our support in negotiations to achieve a fair and permanent peace“, The head of the European Commission on X (former Twitter) wrote after the meeting that followed that Zelenski with Donald Trump.
Melon – Zelenski meeting
In its announcement, the Italian government reported At today’s Prime Minister’s meeting, Georgia Meloni with Volodimir Zelenski.
“During the meeting, the two leaders reiterated their support for President Trump’s efforts for a fair and lasting peace capable of guarantees a future of security, sovereignty and freedom in Ukraine,” the statement said.
“The Italian prime minister expressed the condolences of her government on the victims of recent Russian attacks, reiterated the condemnation of these acts and emphasized the need for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, as well as the need for a real commitment by Moscow,” he said.
Finally, Melon, “positively welcomed Ukraine’s full disposition for immediate ceasefire”. “We also expect Russia to prove its willingness to pursue peace,” the Italian government’s announcement concluded.
Macron: Ukraine is ready for an unconditional truce
French President Emmanuel Macron said he today had a “very positive” debate with Volodimir Zelenski that Ukraine is ready for an unconditional truce and that the so -called “alliance of the willing” under France and Britain would continue to work.
“The end of the war in Ukraine. This is our common goal with US President Donald Trump, “Macron wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Ukraine is ready for an unconditional truce. President Zelenski repeated me today. He would like to work with Americans and Europeans to make it possible, “Macron wrote.
Donald Trump and Ursula von der Laene agreed to meet
The opportunity for a brief conversation was in Rome by the head of the Commission, Ursula von der Layen, with US President Donald Trump shortly before the start of Pope Francis’ funeral.
Donald Trump exchanged handshake, both with the President of the Commission and with European Council President Antonio Costa. It was, in fact, the first meeting and conversation of the three leaders, after Trump’s assumption of the US presidency last January.
Handshake between Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen in St. Peter’s Square Ai #funeral by Pope Francis pic.twitter.com/VpyEAOKIJ9
– Republic (@repubblica) April 26, 2025
In their brief conversation, Ursula von der Laienne and Donald Trump agreed to meetAccording to the Commission spokesman, Paula Pinio, without giving further details.