Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is willing to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia, but stresses the involvement of the U.S. and Europe. Zelenskiy rejects Kremlin's claims that his leadership is illegitimate and insists on continued sanctions against Russia to prevent further aggression.

Ukraine was prepared to engage in negotiations to end its nearly three-year-old war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, but he stressed that the United States and Europe also had to take part in any talks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been strengthening ties with President Trump's administration. Discussions include organizing a U.S. delegation's visit and strategies for Ukraine's war efforts against Russia.