Ukraine war: Zelensky urges US and Europe to pressure Russia to end war

A Kremlin spokesman dismissed the talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US, which took place in Paris.

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The talks, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, formed the highest level of transatlantic engagement about the war since February.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged those at the meeting to put "pressure" on Russia to agree to a ceasefire, as "Russia uses every day and every night to kill".

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the talks, claiming European leaders were focused on "continuing the war".

The day of talks began with a lunchtime meeting at Elysée Palace between Macron, Witkoff and US Secretary of State Rubio.

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