CNN
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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a “productive” discussion on the sidelines of Pope Francis’ funeral as the White House ramps up its push to strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
White House communications director Steven Cheung confirmed in a statement Saturday morning that Trump and Zelensky met ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.
Trump and Zelensky “met privately today and had a very productive discussion,” Cheung’s said. “More details about the meeting will follow.”
Trump and Zelensky had not met in person since an unprecedented shouting match at the White House in February,…
