Zelensky sets timeline for Ukraine-US talks on Russia proposals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated Kyiv is ready for talks with the United States "next week" regarding proposals related to Russia, setting a timeline for the upcoming discussions. Meanwhile, Russian figures like Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin have made critical comments about Zelensky's leadership and future, with Medvedev using a literary reference to suggest a grim fate and Putin alleging external control over him.