Russian president’s  spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "The Kiev regime and Zelensky have no desire for peace; they want to continue the war," Peskov claimed. He urged the international community to "persuade Zelensky to want peace" and added, "If Europeans can achieve this, they deserve …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that people would not accept an unjust end to the war if parts of Ukraine remain under Russian occupation. Zelensky expressed his conviction that if the Russian Federation continues to control occupied territories, it will only pave the way for renewed conflict.

Speaking at London's airport, he insisted that the occupation should not be legally recognized and emphasized the importance of adhering to the UN Charter and international agreements. …

In an interview with Le Figaro, French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed a new peace initiative co-developed with the UK aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The France-UK proposal suggests a month-long partial ceasefire. This truce would cover air and naval assaults, as well as attacks on energy infrastructure, while excluding ground combat. Macron stated the difficulty in enforcing a ceasefire along the front lines, calling verification "very challenging."

A further step in …