Zelenskyy said the summit was an opportunity to discuss his "strategy to force Russia into real diplomacy." He added that European support for Ukraine has saved lives while "proving that war in Europe will not benefit the aggressor.

BRUSSELS — NATO on Wednesday showed no sign it would be willing to invite Ukraine to join its ranks anytime soon as allies sought more information from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about his “victory plan” for ending the war with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support among European Union leaders for what he is calling his “victory plan” to end the devastating war with Russia