Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that his recent discussions with U.S. representatives about a peace plan were constructive but not easy. He held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and is set to meet with European leaders in London. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now nearing its fourth year, is the deadliest in Europe since World War Two. While the U.S. has been mediating, progress has been slow due to disputes over security guarantees for Ukraine and the status of Russian-occupied territories. Moscow claims it is open to negotiations, blaming Kyiv and the West for the lack of progress, while Ukraine and its allies accuse Russia of stalling. European leaders support a diplomatic process linked to security guarantees and military aid, but U.S. focus on rapid deal-making raises concerns about the stability of the talks.