How Moscow views the talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders

By Leila Fadel,

Charles Maynes

Published August 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM EDT

President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met to talk about ending the war that Russia started in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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Charles Maynes

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