Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have met in Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral. Officials from both parties confirmed the meeting had taken place, with the White House describing it as "very productive". No further details on the discussion have been released.

Trump's post said that most sticking points had been addressed and called for an "end to this cruel and senseless war." His comments ahead of the funeral where world leaders will

The meeting followed a week of public attacks on Zelensky from Trump, who blamed him for holding up peace talks in its three-year war with Russia.