Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner in active diplomatic talks aiming to accelerate an end to the war with Russia.
The EU postpones appointing a special envoy to negotiate with Russia, focusing on developing a clear strategy and leveraging sanctions first.
European leaders and Ukraine's president convened virtually to strategize renewed diplomatic efforts and enhance Europe's role in ending the war against Russian aggression.
Ukraine has reportedly seized strategic initiative in the conflict with Russia, intensifying long-range drone strikes and regaining more territory than it loses.
Putin names former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as his preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, highlighting strategic business and political dimensions amid stalled diplomacy.