The Kremlin hasn't ruled out summits but has said they could only meet in the very final stages of clinching a peace agreement.

President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to offer a rationale for Ukraine to go on offense against Russia, notable rhetoric as the momentum around peace talks has stalled.

Mr Zelensky accused Russia of doing “everything” it could to try and prevent a meeting between him and Putin, and called on the West to apply fresh sanctions on Moscow if it refuses to end the war.