00:00Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he had a productive conversation with United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as
00:09diplomatic efforts to end the war continue.
00:11In a post on Telegram, Zelensky says the envoys show a willingness to intensify negotiations in the coming weeks and
00:19push for progress.
00:22U.S.-led mediation efforts have been spearheaded by Witkoff and Kushner.
00:26However, momentum in the talks has slowed in recent months as Washington shifted much of its attention towards developments involving
00:33Iran.
00:34Zelensky acknowledged that the focus has increasingly centred on Iran but stressed that securing peace in Europe remains a top
00:41priority.
00:42He made the remarks as he was returning to Kiev after meeting the leaders of Britain, France and Germany in
00:47London for discussions on the next steps to resolve the more than four-years-old war.
00:52During the meeting, the three European leaders backed a proposal for direct talks between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin
00:59to secure a ceasefire.
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