We are ready to work together with President Trump, together with all our partners, for real and, most importantly, lasting peace. A peace that will not collapse because of Moscow’s

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected any territorial concessions to Russia, saying that doing so would only encourage further aggression. He emphasized the need for a dignified peace, advocating for a security system that ensures lasting stability.

A diplomatic scramble unfolded Saturday after President Donald Trump announced he would meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, next week in Alaska, as European leaders rushed to understand the terms of the meeting and ensure Ukraine was not being left out of discussions about its future.