Trump-Zelenskyy live updates: European leaders arrive at WH in support of Zelenskyy

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Where Ukraine's front lines stand today

Military analyst Steve Ganyard detailed the current map of Ukrainian front lines and the extent of Russian-controlled territory as President Donald Trump is set to meet on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia has gained about 20% of Ukrainian territory since it began its invasion in February 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding the rest of the Donetsk region in exchange for halting Moscow's offensive, sources told ABC News. The area is about the size of Delaware, according to Ganyard, and is rich in agriculture, minerals and is key to Ukraine's industrial sector.

ABC News contributor and retired Col. Steve Ganyard breaks down territorial shifts in the war between the two countries.

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Territory between Ukraine and Russia in 2022 vs. 2025ABC News contributor and retired Col. Steve Ganyard breaks down territorial shifts in the war between the two countries.

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20 minutes ago

European leaders begin arriving at the White House

European leaders have begun to arrive at the White House ahead of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen exited their vehicles at the South Portico. Also set to be in attendance today are the leaders of Germany, Finland, France, Italy and the United Kingdom..

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Washington, Aug. 18, 2025.

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1 hour and 18 minutes ago

Zelenskyy slams Russian attacks ahead of Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, posting on X from Washington, slammed Russia's attacks on Ukraine overnight.

“This was a demonstrative and cynical Russian strike," Zelenskyy said. "They are aware that a meeting is taking place today in Washington that will address the end of the war. We will have a discussion with President Trump about key issues."

Ukrainian rescuers work inside a destroyed residential building after an air attack in Kharkiv, on August 18, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy highlighted that the talks will include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, the European Union and NATO.

"Everyone seeks dignified peace and true security. And at this very moment, the Russians are attacking Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, the Sumy region, and Odesa, destroying residential buildings and our civilian infrastructure. Russians are deliberately killing people, particularly children," Zelenskyy wrote.

2 hours and 38 minutes ago

Vance to attend meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy: Source

Vice President JD Vance will be in Monday's bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a source familiar confirmed to ABC News.

Vance was in that White House meeting that took place six months ago, where he berated Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, claiming he was not grateful for the aid and support the U.S. has provided to Ukraine.