Ukrainian Delegation to Hold Talks with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that a delegation led by Rustem Umerov will meet with American officials in Switzerland on February 26. This bilateral meeting will focus on:
- economic cooperation
- a plan to end the war
- security matters
Umerov is currently en route to Switzerland for the talks.
Meeting Participants
Attendees from the US side will include:
- US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff
- Jared Kushner
- US Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent
President Zelenskyy noted that the Ukrainian delegation is preparing an economic document and is working on a 20-point plan, security guarantees, and a prosperity package.
Zelenskyy expressed some doubt that this meeting would yield clear results on territorial issues, stressing that, in his view, such matters must be addressed at the level of national leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The negotiations will concern Ukraine's recovery and advancing the peace process to end the war.
This meeting represents a significant step in Ukraine's diplomatic efforts to strengthen its economic and security ties with the United States. The discussions come at a critical juncture, as Ukraine seeks to solidify international backing for its vision of a just and lasting peace. Zelenskyy's caution regarding territorial discussions underscores the complexity of the negotiations and the likely need for future high-level diplomacy.