Teleconference on Sunday between Zelensky and 'Coalition of the Willing' European leaders, including Greece's Kyriakos Mitsotakis, came ahead of a closely watched Washington D.C. meeting on Monday, hosted by Donald Trump

As fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet behind closed doors in Alaska. Kyiv and European leaders fear the absence of President Zelensky could open the way for secret territorial agreements

Ahead of a high-stakes Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump vows tough measures if Moscow blocks peace, while Kyiv and European leaders set firm red lines

Greek Prime Minister calls for ceasefire and insists borders cannot be changed by force during a leaders’ video conference on Ukraine

The first face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders since 2019 is set to focus on ending the conflict in Ukraine, with Trump warning there may not be a second chance if talks fail

Zelensky made the statement ahead of meeting planned between Putin and Trump in Alaska on August 15

Ukraine proposed a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by the end of August, describing such a move as an opportunity for Russia to demonstrate a constructive approach

While no binding agreements have emerged so far, the continuation of dialogue marks a significant step amid an ongoing and devastating conflict

The appeal was made during the 29th session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which brought together representatives from 50 countries backing Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russian forces

Trump recalled nearly reaching an agreement with Russia on multiple occasions, saying, “I felt we had a deal about four times. And here we are, still talking.”

Ukrainian authorities have yet to release further details on the identities of the deceased suspects or whether additional operatives may be involved

The Rome conference drew more than 100 official delegations, 40 international organizations and development banks, and over 2,000 business representatives, civil society organizations, and Ukrainian local authorities

The Kremlin welcomed the news, claiming the conflict could end sooner if fewer arms reach Ukraine

The move comes at a time when Russia has stepped up its offensive operations in eastern Ukraine

Moscow has claimed that it is pursuing a long-term settlement to the conflict, while Kyiv is insisting that President Vladimir Putin does not want peace