After meeting with President Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he was ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for thorough preparations.

Russian airstrikes have devastated the village of Raiske in eastern Ukraine, near Sloviansk, leaving homes destroyed and residents grieving.
Amid ongoing drone and missile attacks, even central cities like Kremenchuk are being hit.
As peace efforts continue to unfold in Washington and beyond, Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have expressed deep skepticism, fearing worsening conditions on the front lines.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-allies-consider-future-zelenskyy-putin-talks/live-73686920