Zelenskyy plans series of talks with European leaders to push peace process forward
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Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:08:00 +0300

President Zelenskyy's Telegram channel reported the information.“Today is a day of numerous calls and contacts aimed at making real progress on the path to peace and ensuring Ukraine’s independence under any circumstances,” Zelenskyy wrote.He stressed the importance of discussing key details with partners and outlined the priorities."It is important to go over the key details. The priorities are absolutely clear. First – an end to the killing, and it is Russia that must agree to a ceasefire. Second – a format for leaders, so that such a meeting can lead to a truly lasting peace. We in Ukraine have repeatedly said that finding real solutions can be truly effective at the level of leaders. It is necessary to determine the timing for such a format and the range of issues to be addressed. Third – long-term security. This is possible together with the United States and Europe," Zelenskyy wrote.The president added that earlier, following the joint conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, he spoke separately with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Finnish President Stubb. He emphasized that Ukraine never wanted war and would work as productively as possible for peace. However, the main thing is that Russia, which started this war, really takes steps to end the aggression. “The world has leverage over the aggressor and the means to verify whether promises are being kept. I’m grateful to everyone who is firmly committed to bringing this war to a dignified end,” he noted.On Wednesday, August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump's special representative, Steve Witkoff, arrived in Moscow, where he met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.Presidents of Ukraine and the U.S., Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, held a phone call with participation of European leaders.President Donald Trump could meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin as early as next week, a White House official said on Wednesday.
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