Global Leaders Push for Peace in Ukraine Amidst High-Stakes Diplomatic Talks

High-stakes diplomacy unfolded as US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday, to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This summit, hailed as productive by Russia's economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, aims at fostering peace through a comprehensive agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.

President Trump reported positive outcomes from the summit, emphasizing the necessity of a peace agreement to end the Ukraine conflict. Backed by calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European leaders, and NATO's Secretary-General, Trump underscored the collaborative global effort to resolve the crisis.

In parallel, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy engaged in discussions concerning Ukraine, signaling international commitment to a peaceful resolution. Upcoming visits by Zelenskyy to Washington indicate further diplomatic movements, as the US and Russia continue to strengthen ties despite external resistance.

(With inputs from agencies.)