Trump-Zelensky Summit in Washington: Giorgia Meloni Travels with Other EU Leaders

Tomorrow, Monday, August 18, a summit will be held in Washington between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a meeting that promises to be pivotal for geopolitical developments and transatlantic cooperation. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will also attend the meeting, along with Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders, marking a moment of direct dialogue between Western allies on issues of security, the economy, and support for Ukraine.

Video conference of the "willing" and European coordination

A video conference of the coalition of the so-called "willing" is scheduled for this afternoon, with participants including Meloni, von der Leyen, and Marc Rutte, NATO Secretary General. The initiative is intended to take stock of tensions in Ukraine and coordinate European positions ahead of the Washington summit.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a lasting peace that safeguards Ukraine's interests and Europe's security, avoiding agreements that could favor Russia and preventing potential tensions during the public meeting between Trump and Zelensky.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be in Washington tomorrow to attend the White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz , British Prime Minister Keir Starmer , French President Emmanuel Macron , and Finnish President Alexander Stubb , will also be attending the meeting.

The meeting represents a strategic opportunity to consolidate transatlantic cooperation and discuss key challenges related to international security and support for Ukraine.