Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (April 14) said US peace negotiators “have no time for Ukraine” due to the ongoing war in Iran, highlighting a shift in diplomatic focus during an interview with German broadcaster ZDF.&nbsp;Zelensky said senior US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have been involved in talks with Moscow to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, are currently “constantly in talks with Iran”.&nbsp;The Ukrainian leader was in Germany on Tuesday, where he led a government delegation to Berlin, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and senior ministers to discuss the ongoing war with Russia, now in its fifth year. Both countries announced a strategic partnership focused on defence cooperation.&nbsp;Describing Trump's negotiators as “pragmatic”, Zelensky said the pair were attempting to “get more attention from Putin in order to end the war”.&nbsp; However, he warned that without sustained pressure from Washington, Russia would not be deterred. “If the United States does not put pressure on Putin and only engages in a gentle dialogue with the Russians, then they will no longer be afraid,” he said.&nbsp;US-led talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II have stalled since the Iran war escalated in late March, with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators not meeting since February in Geneva.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-receives-call-from-trump-discusses-west-asia-stresses-open-and-secure-hormuz-in-40-minute-talks-1776182400804">PM Modi receives call from Trump, discusses West Asia, stresses open and secure Hormuz in 40-minute talks</a>&nbsp;Zelensky also raised concerns over the supply of US arms, calling it “a big problem” as the conflict drags on. “If the war continues, there will be fewer arms for Ukraine. It is critical, especially in materials for air defences,” he said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Zelensky travelled to several countries in the Middle East, sharing Ukraine’s battlefield experience in countering Iranian drone and missile threats. During the visit, he signed 10-year defence agreements with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to deploy Ukrainian electronic warfare systems and low-cost interceptors. The deal positions Kyiv as a “security donor”, exchanging defence expertise for critical oil and diesel supplies.&nbsp;Despite years of intense fighting, both Kyiv and Moscow agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire over Easter. However, Russia declined to extend the pause, citing concerns that a longer ceasefire would allow Ukrainian forces to regroup, while reiterating its long-standing demands, including a full Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donetsk region

Zelensky also raised concerns over the supply of US arms, calling it “a big problem” as the conflict drags on. “If the war continues, there will be fewer arms for Ukraine. It is critical, especially in materials for air defences,” he said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (April 14) said US peace negotiators “have no time for Ukraine” due to the ongoing war in Iran, highlighting a shift in diplomatic focus during an interview with German broadcaster ZDF. Zelensky said senior US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have been involved in talks with Moscow to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, are currently “constantly in talks with Iran”. The Ukrainian leader was in Germany on Tuesday, where he led a government delegation to Berlin, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and senior ministers to discuss the ongoing war with Russia, now in its fifth year. Both countries announced a strategic partnership focused on defence cooperation. Describing Trump's negotiators as “pragmatic”, Zelensky said the pair were attempting to “get more attention from Putin in order to end the war”. However, he warned that without sustained pressure from Washington, Russia would not be deterred. “If the United States does not put pressure on Putin and only engages in a gentle dialogue with the Russians, then they will no longer be afraid,” he said. US-led talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II have stalled since the Iran war escalated in late March, with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators not meeting since February in Geneva. Also Read: PM Modi receives call from Trump, discusses West Asia, stresses open and secure Hormuz in 40-minute talks Zelensky also raised concerns over the supply of US arms, calling it “a big problem” as the conflict drags on. “If the war continues, there will be fewer arms for Ukraine. It is critical, especially in materials for air defences,” he said. Meanwhile, Zelensky travelled to several countries in the Middle East, sharing Ukraine’s battlefield experience in countering Iranian drone and missile threats. During the visit, he signed 10-year defence agreements with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to deploy Ukrainian electronic warfare systems and low-cost interceptors. The deal positions Kyiv as a “security donor”, exchanging defence expertise for critical oil and diesel supplies. Despite years of intense fighting, both Kyiv and Moscow agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire over Easter. However, Russia declined to extend the pause, citing concerns that a longer ceasefire would allow Ukrainian forces to regroup, while reiterating its long-standing demands, including a full Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donetsk region

Zelensky also raised concerns over the supply of US arms, calling it “a big problem” as the conflict drags on. “If the war continues, there will be fewer arms for Ukraine. It is critical, especially in materials for air defences,” he said.

Zelensky says US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ due to Iran war, flags arms supply concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet soon as US-mediated trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi show progress. The development follows Trump-Zelensky talks in Davos, though major differences over territory and security guarantees remain.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet soon as US-mediated trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi show progress. The development follows Trump-Zelensky talks in Davos, though major differences over territory and security guarantees remain.

Putin, Zelensky to meet soon? Will US-mediated trilateral talks end Russia-Ukraine war? What we know

US President Donald Trump, when asked about the meeting between Russian President and Ukrainian president, said on Tuesday (August 26) that it takes "two people t tango". He said, "you got to get them together." The American president added that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, "isn not exactly innocent either."&nbsp;"It’s no different than the worst wars that I’ve ever seen, and if I can stop it – because I have a certain power or a certain relationship – I had a very good relationship with President Putin, very, very good. That’s a positive thing again," Trump said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-s-major-verdict-allows-trump-to-cut-around-800mn-of-research-funding-in-anti-dei-push-1755811728794">Supreme Court's major verdict - Allows Trump to cut around $800mn of research funding in anti-DEI push</a>&nbsp;Moreover, the president kept his answer short and snappy when asked about Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov’s comments that Russia wasn’t interested in a long-term peace deal with Ukraine. “Doesn’t matter what they say. Everybody’s posturing. It’s all bullshit,” Trump said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump renewed his threat to Russia, saying he will impose economic penalties on the country if Vladimir Putin refuses a Ukraine ceasefire deal.&nbsp;“It will not be a world war but it will be an economic war,” Trump said. &nbsp;“It’s going to be bad for Russia," he added. Although he did not &nbsp;set any fresh timetable for following through. But he quickly added that he didn’t want to impose new sanctions or tariffs aimed at hurting the Russian economy, expressing hope that there was still a path toward brokering a deal to end the war.<h2>Zelensky says Putin is avoiding meeting him</h2>Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (August 21) of not wanting to meet him, as he is willing to continue the ongoing war. He said that Putin is avoiding the "necessity" of holding a meeting between the two countries' leaders despite US-led efforts to arrange such a summit to try to end the war.

 Donald Trump was asked about the meeting between Russian President and Ukrainian president. He said in response that it takes two people t tango. The American president added that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, isn not exactly innocent either.

US President Donald Trump, when asked about the meeting between Russian President and Ukrainian president, said on Tuesday (August 26) that it takes "two people t tango". He said, "you got to get them together." The American president added that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, "isn not exactly innocent either." "It’s no different than the worst wars that I’ve ever seen, and if I can stop it – because I have a certain power or a certain relationship – I had a very good relationship with President Putin, very, very good. That’s a positive thing again," Trump said. Also read: Supreme Court's major verdict - Allows Trump to cut around $800mn of research funding in anti-DEI push Moreover, the president kept his answer short and snappy when asked about Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov’s comments that Russia wasn’t interested in a long-term peace deal with Ukraine. “Doesn’t matter what they say. Everybody’s posturing. It’s all bullshit,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Trump renewed his threat to Russia, saying he will impose economic penalties on the country if Vladimir Putin refuses a Ukraine ceasefire deal. “It will not be a world war but it will be an economic war,” Trump said. “It’s going to be bad for Russia," he added. Although he did not set any fresh timetable for following through. But he quickly added that he didn’t want to impose new sanctions or tariffs aimed at hurting the Russian economy, expressing hope that there was still a path toward brokering a deal to end the war. Zelensky says Putin is avoiding meeting him Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (August 21) of not wanting to meet him, as he is willing to continue the ongoing war. He said that Putin is avoiding the "necessity" of holding a meeting between the two countries' leaders despite US-led efforts to arrange such a summit to try to end the war.

&nbsp;Donald Trump was asked about the meeting between Russian President and Ukrainian president. He said in response that it takes "two people t tango". The American president added that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, "isn not exactly innocent either."

'It takes two to tango': Trump comments on Ukraine deal, says Zelensky isn't 'innocent' either

Despite pressure from the US, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that no meeting has been planned between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia's Minister Lavrov accused Zelensky of refusing several principles necessary for peace.&nbsp;Lavrov said that the Ukrainian president was presented with several principles and said "no" to everything.The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday there was "no meeting planned" between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, despite US attempts to organise the summit.&nbsp;"There is no meeting planned," he said in an interview with US broadcaster NBC News, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "ready to meet with Zelensky when the agenda would be ready for a summit".&nbsp;In an interview with NBC, Lavrov said that at this moment, no meeting is planned between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, but added that Putin is ready to meet Zelensky "when a summit is prepared".&nbsp;“President Trump suggested, after Anchorage, several points which we share, and on some of them, we agreed to be…to show some flexibility,” he said, referring to the Aug. 15 meeting with Putin in Alaska.&nbsp;Lavrov continued that when Trump brought those issues to the meeting in the US, it was very clear to everybody that there are several principles which Washington believes must be accepted, including "no NATO membership, discussion of territorial issues".&nbsp;The Trump administration has been pushing to secure a summit between the two leaders, following his meeting with both of them individually.&nbsp;Russia, on the one side, has expressed no rush for any meeting with Zelensky, but the Ukrainian president has asked to meet Putin in person, to bring an end to the war.&nbsp;Not just this, Russia also launched one of its biggest aerial attacks on Ukraine, including an attack on an American electronics facility.&nbsp;Earlier on Thursday, Zelensky said Russia was trying to "wriggle out" of holding a meeting as he accused them of continuing "massive attacks" on Ukraine.

Russia's foreign minister on Friday said that no meeting has been planned between Putin and Zelensky. This comes after Trump has been pushing hard to secure peace in the region and proposing the idea of Putin-Zelensky summit. 

Despite pressure from the US, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that no meeting has been planned between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia's Minister Lavrov accused Zelensky of refusing several principles necessary for peace. Lavrov said that the Ukrainian president was presented with several principles and said "no" to everything. The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday there was "no meeting planned" between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, despite US attempts to organise the summit. "There is no meeting planned," he said in an interview with US broadcaster NBC News, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "ready to meet with Zelensky when the agenda would be ready for a summit". In an interview with NBC, Lavrov said that at this moment, no meeting is planned between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, but added that Putin is ready to meet Zelensky "when a summit is prepared". “President Trump suggested, after Anchorage, several points which we share, and on some of them, we agreed to be…to show some flexibility,” he said, referring to the Aug. 15 meeting with Putin in Alaska. Lavrov continued that when Trump brought those issues to the meeting in the US, it was very clear to everybody that there are several principles which Washington believes must be accepted, including "no NATO membership, discussion of territorial issues". The Trump administration has been pushing to secure a summit between the two leaders, following his meeting with both of them individually. Russia, on the one side, has expressed no rush for any meeting with Zelensky, but the Ukrainian president has asked to meet Putin in person, to bring an end to the war. Not just this, Russia also launched one of its biggest aerial attacks on Ukraine, including an attack on an American electronics facility. Earlier on Thursday, Zelensky said Russia was trying to "wriggle out" of holding a meeting as he accused them of continuing "massive attacks" on Ukraine.

Russia's foreign minister on Friday said that no meeting has been planned between Putin and Zelensky. This comes after Trump has been pushing hard to secure peace in the region and proposing the idea of Putin-Zelensky summit.&nbsp;

Trump's efforts in vain? Russia says 'no meeting planned' between Putin, Zelensky

In a major development on the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated steps to set up direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.


Russia- Ukraine War: Trump Sets Up Putin-Zelensky Direct Talks

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