Ukrainian president’s remarks came after Trump said U.S. and Russian officials were “already talking” bilaterally about the war in Ukraine.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia does not want to engage in ceasefire talks or to discuss any kind of concessions, which the Kremlin interprets as losing at a time when its troops have the upper hand on the battlefield.

At the time of resuming negotiations with Russia, Ukraine must be in the "best possible position." And for this, continuous support is required, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, according to Bild.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte has said he has ideas about any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow that are a "little secret" but will ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin will "never try again" to conquer Ukraine.