Zelensky seeks strong US ties after meeting with Trump envoy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed a desire for strong ties with the United States after meeting with US envoy Keith Kellogg. He emphasized Ukraine's readiness to negotiate a significant investment and security agreement. A planned news conference following their talks was canceled, shifting to a brief photo opportunity instead. This change was made by the US amid rising tensions between Zelensky and former President Donald Trump. The tensions escalated after Trump criticized Zelensky and suggested Ukraine was responsible for the ongoing war. Zelensky countered that Trump was misinformed about his popularity in Ukraine, which remains relatively high.