Zelenskyy meets Vance in Rome, hours after Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. officials and European leaders in Rome to discuss strategic efforts towards ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meetings took place prior to a crucial phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite ongoing diplomatic activity, Russia escalated its military actions with a significant drone attack on Ukraine. Past negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have failed to produce a ceasefire, highlighting the fragile nature of the situation. However, discussions about prisoner exchanges were noted amidst the tension.
"My firm impression is that both the Europeans and the Americans are determined to work together, but now also in a goal-oriented manner, to ensure that this terrible war ends soon."
"Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Putin, and will then speak to Zelenskyy and leaders of various NATO countries, about ending the war in Ukraine."
"Putin spurned Zelenskyy’s offer to meet face-to-face in Turkey after he himself proposed direct negotiations although not at the presidential level as an alternative to a 30-day ceasefire."
"The intensified diplomacy came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022."
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