Zelenskyy seeks revived diplomacy as US intercepts Iranian missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for over an hour to discuss accelerating diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy noted that while Kyiv, Washington, and European allies support ending the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate even a temporary ceasefire. The meeting followed a visit to Kyiv by political commentator Laura Loomer, who publicly shifted her stance on Ukraine in a move endorsed by Trump.

Separately, US Central Command confirmed intercepting several Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at American military installations in the Middle East. Trump subsequently warned that failure to secure a diplomatic agreement with Tehran could lead to a resumption of severe military action, emphasizing that the timeframe for talks remains short.

Sources: NEXTA, Point, Ukrinform