Zelenskyy Demands US Intensify Pressure on Russia Amidst Miami Peace Talks

• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges the US to exert "full pressure" on Russia, including more arms and sanctions, to end the war.
• Diplomats, including Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and Ukrainian/European teams, are holding US-mediated peace talks in Miami.
• Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the proposed US-mediated negotiations, despite Washington's initiative.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Ukraine would not be forced into any peace deal, emphasizing Kyiv's agreement is essential.
• Russia continues its offensive, capturing villages and launching missile strikes on Odesa, while Ukraine claims strikes on Russian assets in Crimea and the Caspian Sea.

Why It Matters: Zelenskyy pushes US for stronger action against Russia as peace talks proceed with skepticism and ongoing conflict.