A diplomatic scramble unfolded Saturday after President Donald Trump announced he would meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, next week in Alaska, as European leaders rushed to understand the terms of the meeting and ensure Ukraine was not being left out of discussions about its future.

According to analysts, the Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meeting is significant in terms of global politics, but Zelensky's firm stance indicates that complex challenges in the peace negotiations still remain.

Ukraine and its European allies sought on Sunday to present a united front ahead of a meeting this week between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia that risks sidelining Kyiv in future peace talks.