Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. View on euronews

Trump sounded positive on Monday as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, just two days after his summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska. "I think President Putin will make peace. I think President Zelenskyy will make peace. We'll see if they can get along," Trump said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India, with both sides working to finalise dates, Ukraine’s envoy Oleksandr Polishchuk confirmed. The visit follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation during his Kyiv trip last year and comes amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and recent peace talks involving U.

A festival was held at Ridge Road Baptist Church in Raleigh for the holiday, which is on Sunday. Ukrainians in the Carolinas hosted the festival to not only celebrate Ukraine's independence, but also educate the community about the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says constitution prevents territorial surrender to Russia as international leaders discuss potential peace negotiations with Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said at a briefing in Washington following talks at the White House that the exchange of prisoners - both military and civilian - must become an integral part of the negotiation process.

European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.

Moscow continues to throw cold water on the prospect of Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, and is insisting Russia have a role in security guarantees for Ukraine.

President Donald Trump faces a long road ahead if he intends to end the bloodshed in Ukraine—and win a Nobel Peace Prize. He could choose to test U.S. alliances or challenge his own mettle along the