US President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders to the White House on Monday, expressing optimism about the prospects for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The talks focused on the possibility of trilateral negotiations involving Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Trump suggesting that the US and Europe could provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any agreement. While Trump stopped short of committing US troops, he proposed a 'NATO-like' presence and emphasized Europe's role in Ukraine's defense. Zelensky praised Trump's efforts and signaled openness to trilateral talks, though tensions remain over the concessions Ukraine may be asked to make, particularly regarding territorial disputes in eastern regions and Crimea. European leaders stressed the need for a sustainable peace and sought concrete assurances from the US about Ukraine's future security.