Volodymyr Zelensky said in a new interview that he believes Vladimir Putin will significantly "benefit" from his meeting with Trump.

Friday's Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin "is a listening exercise for the president," the White House said on Tuesday, tempering expectations for a quick Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal.

Trump tells reporters he believes Putin wants to get the war "over with" and is asked whether Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be at the talks in Alaska. Follow the latest below.