Ukrainian officials are set to meet with representatives of former U.S. President Donald Trump in the United States on Friday and Saturday, as part of ongoing efforts to find a resolution to the war in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the talks on Thursday, which will involve Trump's associates Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The discussions are expected to last two days and may include participation from a European delegation. These talks come amid continued efforts by various parties to explore diplomatic pathways to end the conflict. In eastern Ukraine, a Russian attack struck two buses in the city of Kramatorsk on Thursday, killing at least 30 people. This attack, described as one of the deadliest in recent weeks, has led Ukrainian authorities to pledge a response. Kramatorsk is a strategically important city in the Donbas region, which has been a major battleground in the war. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio emphasized that both sides in the conflict must be willing to make concessions to achieve peace. He warned that the current stalemate could lead to either a negotiated settlement or an escalation that might result in sabotage campaigns targeting NATO member countries in neighboring regions. His remarks highlight the growing concern among Western leaders about the potential for the conflict to spread beyond Ukraine. The war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 23-24, 2022, will reach its 1,689th day this Friday. As the conflict enters its second year and a half, the international community continues to seek ways to bring about a lasting resolution while managing the ongoing humanitarian and security challenges.