Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to advance peace discussions regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.

He urged allies to invite Ukraine to a NATO summit in June, warning that a refusal would be seen as a victory for Russia, while Germany pledged support for Ukraine's long-range weapon development.

Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for $30 billion to fully fund Ukraine's expanding domestic arms production capacity.

Amid escalating tensions, Zelensky reported that over 50,000 Russian soldiers are massed near the Sumy region, indicating a potential offensive aimed at creating a buffer zone against Ukrainian incursions.

In recent military developments, Ukraine launched a significant drone attack deploying nearly 300 drones against Russian targets, while Russia claimed to have intercepted many of these drones.

The conflict, which began with Russia's invasion in February 2022, has resulted in significant casualties, including the recent death of a civilian in Kharkiv during Russian attacks.

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts led by the U.S., a resolution to end the war remains elusive, with significant loss of life and territorial control by Russia.

Zelensky accused Russia of prolonging the peace process, criticizing Moscow for failing to agree on a location for further negotiations and not providing a memorandum outlining conditions for a lasting peace agreement.

Trump has criticized both Zelensky and Putin for their slow responses to the conflict, asserting that without his influence, Russia would face severe consequences.

In response to Russia's aggression, Trump labeled Putin as 'crazy' and indicated that sanctions would be imposed if such actions continue.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that a meeting between Putin and Zelensky should follow concrete agreements from their negotiators, reflecting ongoing tensions after unsuccessful talks.

A Ukrainian decree prohibits negotiations with Putin, which Zelensky clarified aims to block unauthorized talks initiated by Russia.