U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Europe to stop buying Russian oil and increase economic pressure on China as part of efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

This call for action was made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders, which aimed to bring about an end to the conflict and provide security guarantees for Ukraine.

During the meeting, Trump emphasized that Europe must cease purchasing Russian oil, as it funds the war through such transactions.

Additionally, he stressed the need for European leaders to apply economic pressure on China, which is reportedly funding Russia's war efforts.

The White House official who disclosed this information did not provide details regarding potential security guarantees that could be offered by the U.S. in the event of a peace deal with Moscow.

Trump has previously threatened severe consequences against Russian President Vladimir Putin if he fails to end the conflict.

However, there is concern within the administration about escalating tensions and jeopardizing ongoing negotiations.

Instead, Trump has opted to target countries that continue to trade with Russia, imposing sanctions on them in an effort to pressure Putin into compliance.

Ukrainian President Zelensky echoed these sentiments, calling for increased pressure on both Russia and any countries that continue to trade with it.

He also suggested that secondary sanctions and special trade tariffs could be effective tools in this effort.

Zelensky rejected Putin's invitation for a meeting in Moscow, stating that such an invite could serve as a means to prevent the meeting from occurring altogether.

The developments highlight the ongoing challenges in finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

As the war continues and pressure mounts on all sides involved, the role of international allies and potential security guarantees takes center stage in discussions aimed at ending the conflict.