Meeting of Volodymyr Zelensky with US representatives
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with representatives of the US president's team in Paris on January 6, 2026. During the meeting, which took place as part of discussions on a diplomatic path to end the war, issues of cooperation between Ukraine and the US were addressed, as well as the involvement of American partners in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner participated in the negotiations.
Key discussion topics
Key topics such as the following were discussed:
- security guarantees;
- monitoring of the ceasefire;
- the process of rebuilding Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the United States for their willingness to provide a 'backstop' in all areas, including security guarantees, monitoring of the ceasefire, and reconstruction. This demonstrates a commitment to cooperation and establishing reliable support mechanisms for Ukraine during this difficult time.
Continued work of the delegations from Ukraine, the US, and European countries is scheduled for January 7 in Paris. The composition of the Ukrainian delegation includes:
- Kyril Budanov;
- Serhiy Kyslytsia;
- Rustem Umerov;
- Andrii Hnatov;
- David Arakhamia;
- Oleksandr Bevz.
This meeting is part of efforts to achieve 'Reliable security guarantees for a strong and lasting peace in Ukraine,' which is an important step towards the stability and recovery of the country.
Zelensky's meeting with American representatives underscores the importance of international support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Partnership with the US on security and reconstruction could be a decisive factor in ensuring stability in the region. The upcoming negotiations, scheduled for January 7, will be crucial in determining the next steps towards peace and the recovery of the country.