Zelensky says US must pile pressure on Russia to end war
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky urged the US to increase pressure on Russia to end the war, ahead of fresh negotiations in Miami involving US, Ukrainian, Russian, and European representatives.
Key Points
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the United States to put more pressure on Russia to end the war.
- Washington proposed the first face-to-face talks between Ukraine and Russia in six months, though Zelensky expressed skepticism about their effectiveness.
- Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev arrived in Miami for discussions involving Ukrainian, European, and US teams.
- Russia announced territorial gains in eastern Ukraine amid ongoing military operations and intensified strikes on Ukrainian ports.
