The US and Ukraine agreed on terms for the deal, and Zelensky is expected to travel to Washington, DC, in the coming days, according to a Ukrainian official, as per CNN.
The Canadian Prime Minister's visit to Ukraine on February 24 aimed to reaffirm Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine, both militarily and financially, according to the Ukrainian President's office.
This vote against the Ukrainian and European-backed resolution saw the US at odds with its longtime European allies and instead aligning with Russia on the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as per CNN.
"This peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine. It must not mean a ceasefire without guarantees. This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders," Macron said at a joint news conference with Trump at the White House, as per CNN.
Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, spoke about India's stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the importance of India's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and stating, 'India absolutely supports Ukrainian independence.'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to step down as president in exchange for peace and the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) membership for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has sought peace from the very second of the war between Russia and Ukraine. He emphasised that strong ties between US and Ukraine benefits the entire world.
Following President Donald Trump's remarks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz emphasised that Trump aims to bring an end to the war, and criticised Zelenskyy for not taking the opportunity to negotiate peace.
The discussions between the two diplomats involved a wide range of topics, including relations with the US and the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday.