Trump and Zelensky begin talks at the White House

US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky began a meeting at the White House on Friday, October 17.

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Before the conversation with Zelensky, the US president called the Russian leader to check his watch.

On October 16, the Ukrainian president said that during the talks he wanted to discuss increasing pressure on Russia with his American counterpart.

On the same day, Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They agreed to hold a meeting in Budapest. In addition, the Russian leader thanked First Lady Melania for her involvement in the affairs of Ukrainian children living in Russia.

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