Zelensky announces trilateral summit with US and Russia within a week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced preparations for a trilateral working-level summit between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia within less than a week, following a detailed 90-minute conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelensky stated that Ukraine has formally delivered clear proposals to Washington and is ready to take necessary steps to end the war as quickly as possible. In Brussels, a summit involving Ukraine, the US, EU, NATO, and other partners focused on post-war reconstruction, with a second meeting planned on long-term security guarantees. Zelensky emphasized air defense as a top priority, requesting Patriot interceptor missiles. Jared Kushner praised Zelensky's constructive engagement on X, stating the goal is not only ending the conflict but building a security architecture to prevent renewed hostilities. Ukraine's acting ambassador to the US urged bipartisan support in Congress to increase pressure on Russia, citing recent attacks on civilians and infrastructure as evidence Moscow is not seeking peace.