Zelensky was speaking at a press conference in South Africa during his visit there on Thursday and emphasized that he remained open to everything Ukraine's partners suggested to b

Zelensky was adamant that he has no power to give up Crimea: "There's nothing to talk about here. This is against our constitution." Article 2 of the constitution states that Ukraine's sovereignty "extends throughout its entire territory" which "within its present border is indivisible and inviolable".

Vice President Vance says the U.S. could walk away from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. President Trump is attacking Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for saying Ukraine will not recognize Crimea as being held by Russia.