Trump and Zelenskyy meet briefly at Vatican

On April 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met briefly at the Vatican ahead of the funeral service for Pope Francis. Their encounter lasted about 15 minutes at St. Basil's at the Vatican, just before the outdoor funeral ceremony began. The meeting was described by the White House as "very productive," with expectations that more details would be shared later. Zelenskyy called it a "good meeting" on social media, expressing hope that the symbolic encounter could become historic if it leads to joint results, including an unconditional and reliable peace.