Ukrainian analysts watching their president’s return to the White House were braced for a “nightmare.” They took cautious encouragement from what they saw instead.

According to the German government, the discussions will cover the state of peace efforts, security guarantees, territorial questions, continued support for Ukraine, and maintaining sanctions pressure.

Zelensky has also confirmed that he will meet with Trump in Washington on Monday. It would be Zelensky's first visit to the U.S. since February 28, when Trump berated him publicly during an Oval Office meeting and accused him of being "disrespectful."