Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy cancel news conference as tensions rise

A planned news conference between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg was canceled amid rising tensions between Ukraine and the U.S. over the ongoing war with Russia. The event was changed to a photo opportunity without statements or questions. The cancellation follows recent disputes between Zelenskyy and former President Donald Trump, who has shifted U.S. policy towards Russia. Zelenskyy expressed disappointment over U.S. talks with Russia that excluded him and European allies. As diplomatic tensions rise, Russian attacks on Ukraine continue. Recent strikes included drone and missile attacks, resulting in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, particularly in Kherson and Odesa.