Zelensky Discusses Peace and Russian Strikes with US Envoys

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks on Sunday with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, emphasizing that peace is achieved exclusively through strength and trust-based cooperation. In a post on X, Zelensky stated that Ukraine is making every effort to ensure a strong American position brings peace closer, noting that everyone except Russia has awaited this peace for over four and a half years.

The parties discussed the outcomes of recent meetings between Ukrainian and American teams in Florida. Zelensky noted that the teams maintain nearly constant contact and are preparing subsequent diplomatic steps. He also stated that Kyiv regularly updates its partners on ongoing Russian strikes, which continue without a single minute of pause.

The Florida meetings, held last weekend, included Witkoff, Kushner, Ukrainian intelligence chief Rustem Umerov, and representatives from Europe and NATO. Although scheduled for two days, the discussions concluded on the first day. The US side has not yet issued a formal comment on the latest conversation.

This diplomatic engagement follows US President Donald Trump signing an executive order freezing the implementation of most bipartisan sanctions against Russia. According to the Wall Street Journal, this shift aims to end the war in Ukraine and lower energy prices ahead of upcoming midterm elections.