Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

His visit comes amid a tumultuous time in Ukraine, where protests took place as a result of Zelenskyy firing a popular defense minister.

As the two leaders prepare to meet, what's their relationship like - and how might it shape the war in Ukraine?

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