Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a phone call on 14 July with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the discussion as “very good” and thanking Trump for his willingness to help protect Ukrainian lives and work toward a “lasting and just peace.” Zelensky followed up on 27 July with separate conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. According to the Ukrainian side, Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to increase assistance to Kyiv and intensify pressure on Moscow, while underscoring the importance of Ukraine maintaining robust anti-corruption institutions. In his call with von der Leyen, Zelensky said the two leaders reviewed prospects for tighter EU sanctions against Russia, Ukraine’s path toward EU membership, and the functioning of Kyiv’s anti-corruption infrastructure. The latest outreach highlights Kyiv’s effort to secure sustained Western political and material backing as Russia’s invasion approaches its fourth year and frontline regions continue to face regular drone and missile attacks.