Zelensky Criticizes Exclusion From US-Russia Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a challenging geopolitical landscape as US-Russia discussions about Ukraine's future occur without his involvement. While he attended a wreath-laying ceremony in Turkey, a US delegation met with Russian officials in Riyadh to negotiate peace terms, raising concerns about the exclusion of Ukraine from these talks. Zelensky criticized the US-Russia negotiations, stating that any peace efforts must include Ukraine and European nations to ensure fairness. He expressed frustration over not being invited to the Riyadh meeting and has postponed his own planned visit to the Saudi capital. Meanwhile, the US and Russia have agreed to continue talks but have yet to schedule a summit between their leaders. Zelensky's diminishing influence in the West is evident, especially with the rising prominence of Donald Trump's approach to the conflict.