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.

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky sat down for an intimate face-to-face meeting in the Vatican this morning before the Pope's funeral. The two world leaders could be seen seated just a few feet from one another on small but ornate chairs ahead of the Pontiff's sendoff this morning during what the White House has said was a "productive" meeting.

Zelensky and Trump are also present with other world leaders such as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, William, the Prince of Wales and French President, Emmanuel Macron, who shook