A face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders is needed "to truly ensure a lasting peace," Zelensky said late on Saturday.

The defense secretary’s attendance may signal a turnaround as President Trump’s tone shifts on his willingness to support Kyiv against Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations next week and would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mr Zelensky aims to shore up relations with Washington and isolate Russia internationally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's integration with NATO countries continues at the working level and urged Ukrainian diplomats to take "every available step at the political level" to support the process.

The attack killed two people and wounded 15, including a 12-year-old, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.

Trump’s decision to allow weapon sales to Ukraine culminated a five-month effort by allies to help Volodymyr Zelensky rebuild a relationship with the president.