Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to hold urgent talks Thursday with leaders and officials from about 30 countries that are supporting Kyiv’s effort to obtain fair terms for an end to the war with Russia.

World leaders are preparing for a new round of discussions on the Ukraine war as tensions and uncertainty grow. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted at major developments ahead, while former United States President Donald Trump voiced caution over renewed European talks.

In an interview with Politico, Trump accused Zelenskyy of "clinging on to power" and cast doubt on Ukraine's democratic standing. "They haven't had an election in a long time. You know, they talk about a democracy, but it gets to a point where it's not a democracy anymore," he said, prompting a firm response from Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used an improvised WhatsApp audio briefing during a rapid tour of European capitals to reaffirm that Ukraine will not surrender territory to Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV near Rome on Tuesday, amid further planned meetings with fellow European leaders.

During his remarks at the White House today, President Trump took an uncalled-for jab at Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump stated, "They need to have an election in Ukraine."

ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin said on 10 December that drones which appeared near Dublin shortly after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's arrival last week have not posed a threat to his aircraft. Source: Reuters,