There was optimism following the talks in Geneva, but no details emerged on how to bridge the huge divide between Moscow and Kyiv over territory and security guarantees.

Pressure is building on Ukraine to accept a peace deal to end its war with Russia, but Ukrainian president lets rip with tirade at Moscow

Zelensky's remarks come after a weekend of deliberation between Ukraine, U.S. officials over a U.S.-drafted peace plan.

Over nearly four years of wartime leadership, analysts say the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly played weak hands wisely. A U.S. peace plan may be his biggest test.

CNN senior reporter Daniel Dale dismantled a recent claim by President Donald Trump that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not shown any gratitude to the United States, listing a whopping 78 counterexamples.

President of the European Council António Costa held a conversation on Monday with President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a special meeting of EU leaders in Luanda dedicated to Ukraine and the peace plan.

The president warned that the coming week would be difficult, with expected political and informational pressure aimed at “weakening and dividing Ukrainians.”

Following talks between the Ukrainian and US delegations, Zelensky took to X to share his appreciation for the swathe of countries working towards peace for Ukraine.