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.

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to "stop the war" with Ukraine. Trump's post came after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just before the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

Good meeting,’ Ukrainian leader said after one-on-one in St. Peter’s Basilica. The White House called it “a very productive discussion.”