The meeting between Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office, JD Vance again part of the talks

Vance's presence confirmed a source for CNN.

This will be an important meeting between the two leaders at a critical moment for the situation in Ukraine and for US-Kiev reports.

Zelensky's recent visit to the Oval Office took place in February and was accompanied by political tensions. At that time, JD Vance criticised the Ukrainian president for, according to him, a lack of gratitude to American aid, asking publicly: “Have you ever said thank you?

In May, however, Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Zelensky in Italy in an effort to soften the tones and establish constructive dialogue. Although the meeting took place with closed doors to the media, Vance later published a photo with Zelensky, where both appear smiling.

Monday's meeting is expected to focus on security issues, military assistance and the latest developments on the battlefield in Ukraine. The role of JD Vance in this dialogue is expected to draw particular attention, due to his earlier skeptical attitudes towards helping Ukraine./Periscopi/