Zelensky called from Kyiv: The end!

"We want to end this war," Zelensky said.

"We want the U.S. President to see it. I want Americans to see and feel it," he pointed out.

Zelensky emphasized that he wants to use a possible 30-day truce with Russia as an opportunity to develop a permanent peace plan.

"It is very important that we are heard, so that everyone has the right to express and share key priority issues," he said.

He added that he "didn't hear anything" about the alleged second invitation to the White House for a new meeting with Donald Trump.

Ukraine will never recognize the occupied territories as Russian

"We will not recognize any territory occupied by Russia. This is a fact. Our people fought for this, our heroes gave their lives... So, no one will forget this. When I say no one will forget, these are our main red lines," Zelensky said at a press conference.

He noted that the state will not allow anyone to forget this crime against Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader pointed out that, if Russia rejects the proposals presented during the meeting of the Ukrainian and American delegations in Jeddah, Kyiv is counting on strong steps by the US to put pressure on Russia.

"As far as I understand, we can count on strong steps taken by the US towards the Russian side. I don't know the details yet, but we are talking about sanctions and strengthening Ukraine," said Zelensky.

"After that, support was given by our European colleagues, who also supported our serious steps to end the war. And they said that the ball is in Russia's court. And this is a fact. That's why I think that sanctions or other steps to pressure Russia will depend on the American side. From their dialogue with the Russian side. If I understand correctly, the steps are peace through force," said Zelensky, as Ukrainian Interfax reports.