Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for unified support of U.S. efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He stated there is an understanding that at least a ceasefire could be reached, contingent on the appropriate pressure being applied to Russia. Zelenskiy emphasized that Russia, which initiated the war, must be compelled to end it. National security advisors from Ukraine and allied countries are scheduled to hold talks again on Friday to discuss the situation. Additionally, the United States, Ukraine, and European allies plan to meet in the United Kingdom this weekend to coordinate security and diplomatic efforts ahead of a summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.