Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, after the recent summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a peace agreement for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump has shifted his stance, expressing that a direct peace deal is preferred over an immediate ceasefire, while Zelenskyy aims to address the urgent need for security guarantees for Ukraine during their discussions. The meeting comes after Europe has urged the US to take a stronger position in providing support to Ukraine, highlighting concerns over the lack of progress in negotiations.