The war in Ukraine began nearly four years ago, when Russia invaded at the direction of its leader, Vladimir Putin.

The discussions are centred around the peace plan presented by Kyiv to the US last week.

The war in Ukraine began nearly four years ago, when Russia invaded at the direction of its leader, Vladimir Putin.

European leaders are pledging to provide Ukraine with military force support against Russia, as talks between Washington and Kyiv to end the war with Moscow continue.