Zelensky says US alone can force Putin to end war, confirms G20 attendance if invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States is the only country capable of forcing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war and move toward diplomacy. He confirmed he would attend the G20 summit in Florida if invited by Donald Trump, though no invitation has been received yet. Zelensky made these remarks during a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. He emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine are crucial and can only be discussed after Russia transitions to diplomatic channels. He also expressed readiness for a potential meeting in Florida mediated by Trump or American negotiators. Zelensky added that he expects a briefing from US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday regarding Witkoff's talks with Putin, followed by a joint briefing involving Ukrainian, American, and European teams.