In Rome, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of France Emmanuel Macron.
The Ukrainian leader briefed President Macron on his meeting with President of the United States Donald Trump, which took place earlier today.
The leaders discussed the path to a full, unconditional ceasefire and the need to apply pressure on Russia to establish it. The presidents also summarized the outcomes of meetings between the teams from Ukraine, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany in Paris and London, which focused on developing proposals and aligning positions. They agreed to continue their joint efforts to achieve a just peace and coordinated the next steps for the near future.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined the consequences of Russian strikes on Kryvyi Rih, Sumy, and Kyiv, emphasizing the critical need to strengthen air defense to protect the lives of Ukrainians.
