Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a series of significant statements about potential peace talks with Russia and Western support. Zelensky noted that a meeting with Vladimir Putin is not impossible but should take place in a neutral country, such as Switzerland or Turkey, while Moscow currently sends contradictory signals regarding such negotiations.
Zelensky emphasized that the US and European countries have a strategic interest in supporting Ukraine, but warned against making concessions that would amount to capitulation. Several US senators, especially Republicans not running for re-election, have called Putin a "genocidal maniac" and cautioned against quick deals with Russia.
He specifically addressed the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine and highlighted the roles of American and European politicians in forging such agreements. Russia is reportedly seeking the legitimization of occupied territories, while the West insists on guarantees against further aggression.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is beginning mass production of a new missile, code-named "Flamingo," which can carry a 1,000 kg warhead up to 3,000 km. Production has already started, moving towards seven missiles per day.
Zelensky also noted Ukraine's support for Moldova amid reports of Russian interference in that country's elections, underscoring the importance of political and expert assistance to partners in the region.
Other topics in the briefing included discussions over the deployment of American fighter jets in European countries such as Romania as part of the regional security guarantees and Ukraine's joint drone manufacturing plans with the US worth up to $50 billion.
The President stressed that future political stability and elections in Ukraine must be considered with national security as a priority, with the main objective remaining to end the war and preserve the country's territorial integrity.
