Zelensky tells Trump Xi can pressure Putin on Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he told U.S. President Donald Trump that Chinese leader Xi Jinping has influence over Vladimir Putin and should be involved in peace talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Zelensky stated he made the case directly to Trump ahead of the U.S. leader's meeting with Xi, urging that all parties work around the clock to end the war, not just in words. He emphasized Xi's potential role in influencing Putin. Zelensky also said he is ready to meet Putin and that Trump could help arrange a trilateral meeting. The U.S. will relay Ukraine's proposal for an energy ceasefire to Russia, and Trump is reportedly positive about granting Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles.