Trump talks with Zelensky before the Pope's funeral! The first face-to-face meeting between the two presidents since the White House debate!

US President Donald Trump has met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the Pope's funeral, Vatican sources have told Sky News.

The US president and his Ukrainian counterpart had a "very productive discussion", according to a White House official, and have also agreed to hold further talks after the Pope's funeral.

They are among world leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, who are attending Pope Francis' funeral.

There was applause from those present in St. Peter's Square when the Ukrainian leader exited the Basilica.

Former British ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton said Pope Francis' funeral presents diplomatic opportunities, including the "biggest possible meeting" between Trump and Zelenskyy.

He told Sky News their first face-to-face meeting since the public debate at the White House in February could mark "an important step" in starting the peace process between Russia and Ukraine.

The bilateral meeting comes after Mr. Trump's peace negotiator, Steve Witkoff, held talks with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

They discussed "the possibility of resuming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.

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