Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for talks and supports exploring different ceasefire formats [SOUND]

# Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to come to the negotiating table immediately to work toward a fast and lasting peace deal with Russia. Kyiv and its European partners had developed proposals aimed at advancing peace efforts, including a potential trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the US. They also include prisoner exchanges and a maritime truce. Zelensky reiterates no discussion of Ukraine’s future without Kyiv’s participation can be legitimate: