Zelensky made the statement ahead of meeting planned between Putin and Trump in Alaska on August 15

Trump had previously announced a 50-day deadline earlier in July for ending the conflict, but moved to shorten it last week.

Ukraine proposed a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by the end of August, describing such a move as an opportunity for Russia to demonstrate a constructive approach

While no binding agreements have emerged so far, the continuation of dialogue marks a significant step amid an ongoing and devastating conflict

The appeal was made during the 29th session of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which brought together representatives from 50 countries backing Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russian forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Kyiv had proposed a new round of negotiations this wee

Overnight barrage marks escalation in aerial warfare as Kyiv calls for urgent defense aid

Trump recalled nearly reaching an agreement with Russia on multiple occasions, saying, “I felt we had a deal about four times. And here we are, still talking.”

As expectations mount for Trump’s upcoming announcement, his comments suggest a more assertive position toward both Ukraine and Russia, with NATO and Europe playing a central role in financing future military aid

Ukrainian authorities have yet to release further details on the identities of the deceased suspects or whether additional operatives may be involved

While Trump has often criticized U.S. military spending on Ukraine and has at times spoken positively of Russia, his administration now appears to be recalibrating its approach

The Rome conference drew more than 100 official delegations, 40 international organizations and development banks, and over 2,000 business representatives, civil society organizations, and Ukrainian local authorities

In a lighter moment that quickly gained attention online, Putin abruptly left a Russian conference to take Trump's call, joking that he didn’t want to keep the U.S. president waiting, as it might be misinterpreted

The Kremlin welcomed the news, claiming the conflict could end sooner if fewer arms reach Ukraine

The move comes at a time when Russia has stepped up its offensive operations in eastern Ukraine

Mitsotakis spoke at the 4th Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odessa, which he attended at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky