Zelenskyy denies ceasefire in agenda of Europe trip
ROME—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday a ceasefire with Russia was not under discussion with European allies and urged more Western support ahead of a tough winter during his lightning tour of four capitals.
Zelenskyy was seeking a military and financial boost during a 48-hour trip to London, Paris, Rome and Berlin, amid fears of dwindling support if Donald Trump wins the US presidency next month.
The Ukrainian president traveled to Rome for a working dinner with Giorgia Meloni, after which the Italian prime minister announced the city would host the next “recovery conference” to help Ukraine’s reconstruction on July 10-11, 2025.
“Ukraine is not alone and we will stand with it for as long as needed,” Meloni told reporters after the supper.
