LIVE, war in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with U.S. emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner while in Madrid. This discussion precedes meetings between Ukrainian and Russian representatives, including a gathering at the White House with First Lady Melania Trump. Meanwhile, Russia launched 128 drones and two missiles targeting Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defenses claiming to have intercepted 105 drones. Melania Trump is set to host Russian and Ukrainian representatives to discuss humanitarian ceasefires, particularly regarding evacuations from the occupied city of Olechky. Zelensky awarded Trump for her humanitarian contributions, emphasizing the importance of international support for Ukraine's defense.
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