Trump and Zelensky to Meet Friday at the White House. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington on Friday to discuss strengthening U.S.-Ukraine relations. The meeting, confirmed by a senior Ukrainian official, marks a shift toward warmer ties after months of tension between the two leaders. It follows a recent phone call where the pair discussed Ukraine’s potential acquisition of Tomahawk missiles to enhance its defense against Russia. Trump had previously opposed such plans, citing fears of escalating the conflict, which is now entering its fourth year. Relations between Trump and Zelensky have improved since a tense Oval Office encounter in February, where Trump criticized Ukraine’s leadership. Trump has since changed course on Russia, labeling it the “aggressor” and calling its military a “paper tiger.” Zelensky praised Trump’s Gaza ceasefire success, saying it gave him hope that the U.S. president could also broker peace in Eastern Europe. The Ukrainian leader added that if Trump achieves peace, “we will nominate him” for the Nobel Peace Prize. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT