Zelensky Signals Willingness for Peace Talks as Trump Praises Outreach

Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses readiness for negotiations with Russia, drawing support from Trump but skepticism from Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump expressing his willingness to engage in peace talks with Russia.
Trump, in a speech to Congress, praised Zelensky's conciliatory tone and highlighted Ukraine's readiness to sign a U.S.-backed resource agreement.
Zelensky also expressed regret over a recent dispute with Trump in the Oval Office, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong U.S.-Ukraine relations.
Moscow cautiously welcomed Zelensky's willingness to negotiate but questioned the feasibility given Ukraine's legal prohibition on talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko proposed hosting peace negotiations in Minsk, though his close ties to Putin raise concerns about his neutrality.