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EU's von der Leyen to meet Trump in White House

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Posted on August 17, 2025

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(Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X that she will be meeting U.S. President Donald Trump along with other European leaders in the White House on Monday at

Ursula von der Leyen to Meet Donald Trump at the White House

Upcoming Meeting of European Leaders

(Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X that she will be meeting U.S. President Donald Trump along with other European leaders in the White House on Monday at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Details of the Meeting

She also said that she will welcome Zelenskiy in Brussels later on Sunday and together will participate in a meeting of European leaders.

Zelenskiy's Visit to Brussels

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in BengaluruEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • Ursula von der Leyen to meet Trump at the White House.
  • Meeting includes other European leaders.
  • Requested by Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
  • Von der Leyen to welcome Zelenskiy in Brussels.
  • Focus on EU-US relations and Ukraine.

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In international relations, a President often represents their country in diplomatic discussions, makes decisions on foreign policy, and engages with other world leaders to foster cooperation.
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