Zelensky: US can force Russia to end war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States has the capability to force Russia to end its war against Ukraine, responding to reports about President Donald Trump's alleged plans for a peace agreement. Zelensky said Ukraine relies on US mediation to end the war but stressed that the hot phase of the conflict must be stopped first before discussing security guarantees and other peace terms. He added that Ukraine is ready to join a meeting in Florida if Trump extends an invitation during the G20 summit, noting that no such signal has been received yet. The Atlantic reported, citing Trump's advisers, that the US president wants to sign a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia at the G20 summit in Florida in December, potentially standing between Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during the signing. Washington is reportedly considering pressuring Ukraine to achieve this goal.