WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the nation’s capital on Monday, just two days after his high-profile summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

The back-to-back meetings highlight Trump’s diplomatic push to play a central role in shaping the path toward ending the war in Ukraine. While his talks with Putin were described as “very frank” but ultimately inconclusive, the White House says the meeting with Zelenskyy will focus on strengthening U.S.–Ukraine relations and discussing “next steps” toward peace.

Analysts say the timing is significant. By meeting both leaders within the same 72-hour window, Trump appears eager to position Washington as a key broker in the conflict, balancing dialogue with both Moscow and Kyiv.

No formal agreements are expected to be announced during Monday’s meeting, but officials suggest that discussions will include U.S. security aid, Ukraine’s reconstruction needs, and possible frameworks for future peace negotiations.

Zelenskyy, who has consistently urged Western allies to maintain strong support for Kyiv, is expected to press Trump for firm commitments as Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s invasion.

The diplomatic flurry underscores growing international pressure for progress, even as the war grinds on with no immediate end in sight.