The White House said their discussion was “very productive” and that more details would be released later. The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican just before they took their seats for the outdoor funeral service. Zelenskyy said “good meeting” on social media after the funeral.

The shift in tone came as Trump and top aides push for a negotiated settlement to the conflict, which began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

The White House says it will release more details of the meeting, which it described as "a very productive discussion."