Zelenskyy endorses front-line freeze as first step toward Ukraine ceasefire

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has publicly backed freezing the front line as an initial step toward a ceasefire, a notable softening from his prior insistence on full territorial restoration. He conditions this on Kyiv's participation in negotiations and firm security guarantees from Washington and European allies. The statement comes amid a separate dispute over slowed SpaceX satellite services, adding friction to Ukraine's relations with key partners.