Zelenskyy holds talks with key EU allies following Trump’s 'territorial exchange' statement
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Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:54:00 +0300

He wrote about this on his Telegram channel.Conversation with StarmerDuring the conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the support.“We equally see the need for a truly sustainable peace for Ukraine and the danger of Russia’s plan to reduce everything to discussing the impossible. Clear steps are needed, maximum coordination between us and our partners. We appreciate the commitment of Britain, the United States, and all partners to end the war,” the president emphasized.He noted that active work is currently underway “for the sake of constructive diplomacy and ensuring that decisions can work.” Additionally, the leaders agreed on follow-up contacts.Conversation with MichalA conversation also took place with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.“I informed him about our diplomatic work with partners to end the war and ensure collective security,” Zelenskyy noted.The leaders discussed Ukraine’s and Moldova’s EU accession: Zelenskyy thanked Estonia for its principled stance on fair accession conditions.“There can be no divisions or injustice on this path. Unity must prevail,” the president emphasized.Conversation with FrederiksenZelenskyy spoke with the Danish Prime Minister about diplomatic initiatives to end the war in Ukraine and the need for a fair approach to European integration.“Diplomatic activity is extremely high these days. However, we see no shifts in Russia’s position. The Russians still refuse to stop the killings, continue investing in the war, and keep pushing the idea of ‘exchanging’ Ukrainian territory for Ukrainian territory with consequences that guarantee nothing but more convenient positions for Russia to resume the war. All our steps must bring us closer to a real end to the war, not its reconfiguration. Our joint decisions with partners must work toward common security,” the president emphasized.Conversation with MacronAn exchange of views also took place with French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of partners working together to achieve peace and establish reliable security guarantees for Ukraine and all of Europe.“Ukraine, France, and all partners are ready to work as productively as possible for real peace. It is truly important that the Russians do not succeed in deceiving anyone again. We all need a genuine end to the war and reliable security foundations for Ukraine and other European nations,” the head of state concluded.BackgroundOn Wednesday, August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow and met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Their dialogue lasted about three hours. According to the White House chief, the talks were productive.On August 8, Bloomberg and WSJ reported that American and Russian officials are considering options for a deal that could end the war but would allow Russia to retain control over occupied Ukrainian territories.That same day, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine would involve some territorial exchanges.Later, the American president announced he would meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday, August 15.Axios reported that before the Trump-Putin meeting, senior officials from the U.S., Ukraine, and European countries would hold talks in the UK to coordinate joint positions.The media also reported that Volodymyr Zelenskyy may join the meeting between the American leader and the Russian leaders scheduled for August 15.On August 9, Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not make territorial concessions to Russia. He also confirmed his readiness to work toward a just peace.
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