Former U.S. intelligence chief Richard Grenell praised President Donald Trump’s surprise meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican on Saturday, calling it “iconic” and an “effort to pursue peace amid years of war.”

Grenell, Trump’s envoy for special missions, told Newsmax on Monday that Trump’s impromptu meeting with Zelenskyy created a powerful symbol of diplomacy.

Appearing on “Finnerty,” Grenell was asked about the private discussion between Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of the funeral for Pope Francis.

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