Zelensky used the funeral of Pope Francis to launch a diplomatic blitz to head off a U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met U.S. President Donald Trump in the Italian capital, where both leaders were attending the funeral of Pope Francis, a spokesman for Zelenskiy said. No details were provided of the meeting,

President Donald Trump has arrived in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The trip provides an opportunity for impromptu diplomacy, as dozens of other heads of state and government are slated to attend,

The clash in style between Donald Trump and Pope Francis and their positions come into focus as the president travels to Francis’ funeral.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were among those attending the funeral of Pope Francis. Former President Biden attended, too.