Zelensky: Talks with Trump Team Begin as Ukraine Reels From Strikes

Ukraine will hold a new round of talks with envoys of US President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday. He expressed hope that diplomacy can stop the war from being the only path forward. “There will be more details tomorrow. We will do everything we can so that war does not remain the only option for how events unfold further,” Zelensky said in a televised address. “It is important that America shares many of our views on the situation.” The announcement comes as Kyiv reels from a series of deadly strikes. Zelensky’s comments signal a push to keep Washington engaged in negotiations, even as fighting continues on the ground. US-led efforts to broker a pause in the conflict have so far produced no public breakthrough. The talks are set to address the next steps in the conflict, with Ukraine seeking stronger support from the Trump administration. No specific agenda or list of participants has been released yet.