He reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls, saying that would be unconstitutional and would serve only as a springboard for a future Russian invasion. View on euronews

Citing a report from his intelligence and military commands, Zelenskyy said in a statement that Putin "is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire or an end to the war. Putin is determined only to present a meeting with America as his personal victory and then continue acting exactly as before, applying the same pressure on Ukraine as before."

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected what he says is Vladimir Putin's proposal to hand Russia the Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the White House has distanced Donald Trump from expectations he could make a deal with Putin.