Trump Zelenskyy meeting set for White House as Ukraine presses for support

President Trump is set for a Trump Zelenskyy meeting at the White House on Tuesday, CBS News reported, with Ukraine seeking military support against Russia while its forces gain ground in the conflict.

CBS News correspondent Nicole Killion reported that the planned White House sit-down comes amid calls for more backing for Ukraine as it continues its fight against Russia.

Why are Trump and Zelenskyy meeting?

According to CBS News, the meeting is taking place as pressure builds for military support for Ukraine against Russia. CBS News also reported that Ukraine has been gaining ground in the conflict.

The report did not specify what military support is under discussion or whether any new commitment is expected from the Trump administration after the meeting.

The White House meeting places the war in Ukraine back in the center of Washington’s political calendar, with Zelenskyy set to make his case directly to Trump.

CBS News reported the meeting as the Trump administration is also dealing with a separate trade move: a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries.

What are the new tariffs about?

CBS News reported that the Trump administration recently imposed tariffs on dozens of countries, citing alleged forced labor concerns.

The report did not list the countries affected, the tariff rates, or the products covered by the new measures.

The timing gives Trump a packed foreign-policy week: a White House meeting with Ukraine’s president over military backing in the war with Russia, and a fresh tariff push tied to forced labor allegations.

No response from Zelenskyy or the Russian government was included in the CBS News report. CBS News also did not report whether the White House meeting would include a public statement or a joint appearance.

This story draws on original reporting from CBS News.