"They have said they want to do everything in June. And they will do everything to ensure that the war ends". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump is determined to end the war before next summer.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia's energy sector is a legitimate target, but Kyiv is not yet able to retaliate to Russian attacks with equivalent force.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said the U.S. has set a June deadline for Kyiv and Moscow to end the war, even as Washington and Russia discuss $12 trillion in economic deals that could affect Ukraine.

Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.

Ukraine is looking to accelerate peace talks and capitalize on diplomatic momentum after US President Donald Trump said he wants a deal to end the war by June.

If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.