President Donald Trump met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders before flying to Alaska for a U. S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said he told President Donald Trump and European leaders that Russia's Vladimir Putin is "bluffing" on pursuing peace as preparations for Friday's U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska continue.

BERLIN (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he told European leaders and Donald Trump on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is bluffing” ahead of the planned summit with the U.S. in Alaska.