The West could offer Ukraine NATO-style security assurances through American weapons and logistics, combined with European ground troops, to deter any resurgence of conflict.
President Zelensky revealed discussions about Ukraine potentially purchasing $90 billion worth of US military equipment, funded by Europe, in exchange for security assurances.
The NATO secretary general said European leaders and President Trump didn't discuss Ukrainian territory, describing the White House meeting as a success.
Experts believe the most likely outcome of the Trump-Putin summit is a framework agreement that serves as a temporary truce, but won't immediately end the conflict in Ukraine.
Italy's government has approved a $15.6 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland.
President Trump stated that NATO would purchase arms from the US and then transfer them to Ukraine, allowing Washington to indirectly supply equipment to Kyiv.
NATO leaders consistently praised Trump and avoided overly contentious discussions to "create a positive atmosphere" with the US president at the summit.