The Latest: Trump To Meet With Zelenskyy As Ukraine Seeks An End To Russian Aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, one that hinges on whether he can persuade Trump to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.

During his trip to Washington, Zelenskyy's delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine , a deal that would closely tie the two countries together for years to come.

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