Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Trump Pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding urgent talks with leaders from about 30 countries to secure fair terms for ending the nearly four-year war with Russia. These talks are hastily arranged to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's demands for a swift settlement, which would involve Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. European leaders, including those from Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, are actively engaging with Donald Trump to finalize peace proposals, emphasizing that their own security is at stake. Meanwhile, Russia, through Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, has presented its own security proposals to Washington and continues its military campaign, with Vladimir Putin framing Europe as an obstacle to peace. Amidst these diplomatic efforts, Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks, hitting a Lukoil oil rig in the Caspian Sea and disrupting flights at Moscow airports, demonstrating its military capability deep inside Russia. The European Union is also working with Ukraine on reforms for potential membership, despite objections from Hungary, as Ukraine seeks to anchor itself to the West.