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Kyiv: Discussions with U.S. representatives on a peace strategy for Ukraine have been productive but challenging, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who spoke Sunday before upcoming consultations with European leaders.
Zelenskyy had a phone call Saturday with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, and is scheduled to meet with French, British, and German officials Monday in London. Additional negotiations are planned in Brussels.
“U.S. representatives are aware of Ukraine’s core positions,” Zelenskyy stated in his nightly video address. “The conversations have been constructive, though not without difficulties.”
Former President Trump has described ending Russia’s war in Ukraine—a conflict now approaching its fourth year and the deadliest in Europe since World War II—as his most challenging foreign policy issue.
While the U.S. has played a mediating role and maintained high-level contacts, progress in peace negotiations remains slow. Disagreements persist over security guarantees for Kyiv and the status of regions occupied by Russia.
Moscow claims it is open to negotiations but accuses Kyiv and the West of blocking peace efforts, whereas Ukraine along with its allies argue that Russia is delaying and exploiting diplomacy to secure its territorial gains.
European leaders advocate a gradual, diplomatic approach for Ukraine, contingent on long-term security assurances and ongoing military support. Conversely, Trump emphasizes swift deal-making and sharing the burdens, but experts warn that diplomatic talks are fragile and susceptible to shifts in U.S. politics.
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