Zelenskyy emphasizes strong US ties during meeting with US envoy in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv, emphasizing the need for strong ties with the United States. They did not hold a press conference after the meeting, as requested by the US. Hungary opposed a proposed €20 billion aid package for Ukraine, stating it would prolong the war. The Hungarian Foreign Minister claimed that recent US-Russia talks have increased hopes for peace. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that sanctions on Russia could change based on peace talks. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy rejected a minerals deal proposed by the US, which would have exchanged mineral rights for support.