Ukraine's president told reporters in Kyiv on Wednesday that he wanted to "have an understanding" of the protections his allies are willing to offer within seven to 10 days.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he could meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agree security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that work is underway on security guarantees for Ukraine and leader-level coordination continues. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Details: Zelenskyy said the Washington talks with the US president and European leaders were "truly a significant step toward ending the war and ensuring the security of Ukraine and our people".