Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposes steps for peace, assures US that he wants to end conflict

US and Russian officials have been having discussions about ending the Ukraine war, which has angered Kyiv and European countries because they feel excluded from these talks. There are concerns that any agreement made between the two countries could put Ukraine's future at risk. Additionally, the White House has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is the primary reason why peace has not been achieved.