“We’ve changed our relationship”: Zelenskyy identified the event that proved pivotal in his relationship with Trump
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a key milestone in his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump was their face-to-face meeting at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which took place in April 2025.
The head of state spoke about this in an interview with the American far-right blogger Lori Lumer, an excerpt of which Trump himself later posted on the social media platform Truth Social.
Absolutely. We had our first turning point in Rome, at the Vatican. It was a brief meeting, but I’ve always said that, in my opinion, it was a historic moment, because in 15–20 minutes we transformed our relationship
Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine
Zelenskyy declined to disclose details of the conversation, but he emphasized the importance of a trusting dialogue between the leaders.
I am very happy, because the lives of so many people depend on such relations and such dialogue
Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine
See also: Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the U.S. next week, where he is likely to meet with the U.S. president. The Ukrainian leader’s visit is scheduled for July 28.
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Anastasia Kabysh managing editor
All materialsShe studied at the School of Journalism at Boris Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University. She has been working in the media since 2023. She previously worked at Channel 5.