A face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders is needed "to truly ensure a lasting peace," Zelensky said late on Saturday.

Kyiv has proposed to Moscow that they hold a new round of peace talks this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday, hours after Russian strikes across Ukraine claimed more lives.

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not ready for compromises” to end his brutal war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told The Post in an exclusive interview on Wednesday — but President Trump has the power to bring him to his knees by speeding up tough sanctions that could cause a “social explosion” in Russia.

Arms supplies and the development of arms production, reconstruction projects, and effective legal mechanisms for holding Russia accountable are priorities for ambassadors in their work with partner countries for the next six months.

At home, however, the Cabinet recalibration has not been seen as a major shift, as the Ukrainian leader continues to rely on officials who have proven their effectiveness and loyalty during the war, now in its fourth year.

First of all, we are the choice of our people … and we definitely share the same values with our people,” Zelensky said of the similarities between himself and Trump.

Usyk's fifth round knockout win over Dubois on Saturday in London was the latest dazzling victory of a career that has seen him emerge as a national hero in his war-torn homeland

Trump’s decision to allow weapon sales to Ukraine culminated a five-month effort by allies to help Volodymyr Zelensky rebuild a relationship with the president.