Meet the Press NOW — August 19

President Trump pushes for direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discusses what kind of security guarantees Ukraine needs as part of any peace deal. NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur explains what kind of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case the Department of Justice will turn over to the House Oversight Committee. Stewart Whitson (R-Va.) joins Meet the Press Now to talk about his bid for Congress.