Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich outlines what the plan apparently was as of this morning during the pre-meeting with Zelenskyy at the Ukrainian embassy:

1) I’m told there’s no expectation that today wraps up with a date on the calendar for a trilateral summit – but today would be a success if Zelenskyy had a realistic discussion about territorial concessions

2) Nobody expects Zelenskyy to take Putin’s first version of the map back to his country, but he needs to talk about what he can let go and what is critical to keep.

2a. – Getting clarity on security guarantees and what that looks like will make it easier for Zelenskyy to sell that back home

2b. – Asked about what that means for the timeline, I’m told the US feels there is political energy behind this, a light at the end of the tunnel, and wants to get it done now – but knows it won’t be instant. More like “weeks not months” – and Ukraine understands this

3) US and Europeans have “gently” made suggestions on territory, but they are also aware that Zelenskyy has to take this back and massage it through his own system – “gotta come back with a counteroffer”

3a. – I asked how Zelenskyy is approaching that given Ukraine’s constitutional requirement of a national referendum for territorial changes – I’m told the the general attitude is “that’s a you problem” – as in, up to Zelenskyy to figure out and handle

3b. – On territory with minerals being under Russian control, basically if America has a stake in land, it is a security in an of itself – its in their interest to make that work

4) Europeans believe the security guarantees are a very very big deal, and want to protect and preserve it – which is part of why they are all eager to be here today.

4a. – They also want to help Zelenskyy manage this high-wire act because “the risk factor of Zelenskyy putting his foot in his mouth is significant”

5) The discussion on security guarantees won’t produce full security plan today- but they want clear next steps to work on, “a commitment in principle from the coalition of the willing, the US, hammering out alongside Ukrainians”

5a. – Some awareness that the US should legislate this, make sure it lasts into future administrations

5b. – Also the WH sees Putin’s acceptance of security guarantees as important – their attitude is “Now we have to put more meat on the bone”

6) Today it is important to demonstrate unity between Europeans, US, and Ukraine – that would define success

7) Neither Ukrainians or Americans want today to fail

Andrea Mitchell also reports that European leaders also coached Zelenskyy ahead of time on how to kiss Trump’s ass: