President Trump is set to host European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at the White House for what he promised would be a “big day” to discuss Ukraine’s war with Russia.

European leaders, as well as the Nato chief, joining Zelensky for talks with Trump in Washington makes it an extraordinarily high-level meeting. This reveals how high their concern is that the US president will help Vladimir Putin defeat Ukraine by backing his demands - such as no ceasefire before final settlement.

At what was billed as an “historic” presidential summit, hastily put together in Alaska on Friday afternoon, the optics were as clear and overshadowing as the vast Chugach mountains glistening over Anchorage in the summer sun.

European and NATO leaders announced Sunday that they will joining President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington for crucial talks with President Trump.

There is growing concern in Washington about how President Trump will play his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, especially since Trump dropped his demand for a cease-fire before negotiating a peace deal—aligning more closely with Russian President Vladimir Putin.