**Ukraine’s President to Meet with European Leaders**
President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a special meeting of the European Council on March 6. The meeting is focused on supporting Ukraine and discussing ways to ensure a lasting peace in the country.
This comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year, and concerns are growing about U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic outreach to Russia. Trump has been talking directly with Russian officials, which has led to speculation about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations.
**Growing Tensions Between Ukraine and the US**
Zelensky recently met with Western leaders in London, but his planned natural resources agreement with the U.S. collapsed due to a tense Oval Office exchange with Trump. The fallout has frozen all military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv, putting pressure on Zelensky to talk to Russia.
**European Leaders to Discuss Ukraine’s Future**
The European Council meeting will discuss ways to strengthen support for Ukraine and ensure European security. EU leaders are expected to reaffirm that European security cannot be negotiated without European participation.
**Ukraine’s Air Defense Hits 115 Russian Drones**
In a separate development, Ukraine’s air defense shot down 115 Russian drones over several regions of the country. The Ukrainian military reported no casualties among civilians or law enforcement personnel.
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