Zelensky's Talks with US Representatives
President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US representatives focused on the reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine. The Ukrainian perspective on 20 points of the peace plan, which includes security issues, was discussed. The talks took place on December 10 and involved Scott Bessent, Jared Kushner, and Larry Fink, the head of BlackRock.
Zelensky noted that the American peace plan has been reduced from 28 to 20 points. He emphasized that a compromise on territories has not yet been found. On December 9, the President of Ukraine announced the readiness of Ukrainian and European components of the peace plan. The Trump administration is counting on Ukraine's EU membership by 2027.
Main Discussion Topics
During the negotiations, Zelensky mentioned:
'This was the first meeting of the group that will work on the document regarding the reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine'.
He also added: 'As always, there will be no delays on our part. We are working towards results.' However, according to the president, 'completely anti-Ukrainian points have shifted away.'
The discussion also touched on the necessity to ensure the rights of national minorities and religious freedoms in Ukraine, as mentioned by Sergey Lavrov. These negotiations indicate an activation of international dialogue regarding the peace plan and the country's recovery in the context of an ongoing crisis.
These negotiations highlight the importance of international support for Ukraine in the recovery process after the conflict. Involvement of US representatives, particularly from the business sector, could contribute to attracting investments and forming strategies for economic development. The discussion of minority rights and religious freedoms also indicates that the peace process encompasses not only territorial aspects but also social and cultural issues that may affect Ukraine's stability in the future.