Zelensky was half an hour late for his meeting with Trump

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House on October 17 for talks with US President Donald Trump half an hour late.

The American leader met his Ukrainian counterpart at the door of the White House.

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

On October 13, Trump confirmed his willingness to meet with Zelensky, but did not provide details about the upcoming conversation. Zelensky also received an official invitation to visit Washington.

On October 16, the Ukrainian president announced that he plans 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.

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