Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already launched a “Third World War,” stressing the need to prevent its expansion. He also called for long‑term security guarantees from the United States, emphasizing that Ukraine’s goal remains the restoration of its occupied territories.
For his part, U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff indicated that upcoming Ukraine–Russia negotiations are expected to reveal positive developments in the coming weeks.