Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe to discuss a potential peace agreement and secure continued aid.He met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Pope Leo XIV, and leaders from Britain, France, and Germany, focusing on a peace proposal for US partners and stating Ukrainian and European plan components are ready.Meanwhile,
EU Council President
António Costa advocates for financing
Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, and
Ukraine's top commander Gen
Oleksandr Syrskyi reported strategic withdrawals from positions outside Pokrovsk.