where he thanked leaders for their strong support amid ongoing peace efforts with Russia. His remarks followed a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently criticized Zelenskyy for not thanking him during peace talks. Trump also paused aid to Ukraine after the heated exchange.

Despite the conflict, Zelenskyy expressed willingness to negotiate peace at any time. Meanwhile, Trump spoke in Congress about serious peace discussions with Russia and expressed hope for ending the war. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola also emphasized Europe’s responsibility in securing peace, calling for more action to support Ukraine’s security and funding.