{"id":11979,"date":"2025-04-27T14:37:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11979"},"modified":"2025-04-27T14:37:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:37:43","slug":"during-pope-francis-funeral-trump-and-zelensky-have-a-private-meeting-inside-st-peters-basilica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11979","title":{"rendered":"During Pope Francis\u2019 funeral, Trump and Zelensky have a private meeting inside St. Peter\u2019s Basilica."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During Pope Francis\u2019 burial in Rome, a historic and unexpected moment took place inside St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paused during the solemn ceremony for a private conversation, described by all parties as \u201cproductive\u201d and \u201csymbolic.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"hvnfn69ff3bc01fb74\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.hvnfn69ff3bc01fb74 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.hvnfn69ff3bc01fb74 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.hvnfn69ff3bc01fb74 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.hvnfn69ff3bc01fb74 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.hvnfn69ff3bc01fb74 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>According to Zelensky\u2019s office, they discussed securing peace, protecting civilian lives, and achieving a full ceasefire in Ukraine. Zelensky called the meeting a rare chance to \u201cavoid another war from breaking out\u201d \u2014 a moment that could shape the future in ways no one can yet predict.Later, White House officials said Trump reaffirmed his call for a \u201cstrong and durable peace\u201d through negotiation.<\/p>\n<p>Despite past tensions, observers noted a warm and cooperative tone between the two leaders, with Trump pledging his personal support for continued talks. Against the backdrop of mourning for a pope who championed peace, the setting inside one of the world\u2019s holiest places made the encounter even more powerful<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During Pope Francis\u2019 burial in Rome, a historic and unexpected moment took place inside St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. 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