Zelensky says talked to Trump about Russia sanctions, protecting Ukraine's airspace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed sanctions on Russia and protecting Ukraine's airspace in the call that he and European leaders held on Thursday with US President Donald Trump.

"We talked about how to push the situation toward real peace. We discussed different options, and the most important is pressure, using strong measures, particularly economic ones, to force an end to the war," Zelensky said on social media.

He also said the leaders spoke with Trump "about maximum protection for Ukraine's skies" from Russian strikes.