Zelensky instructed to finalize US security guarantees: what it means for ending the war

President Zelensky on US security guarantees

According to ХВИЛЯ: President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed to finalize the agreement on US security guarantees, emphasizing the importance of communication with Russia for ending the war. This decision was announced in his address following the report from the negotiation group. The American side is currently communicating with Russia to determine the basic political framework for ending the conflict.

Zelensky has tasked Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, as well as officials Taras Kachka and Oleksiy Sobolev, with preparing the necessary documents. The schedule of meetings and the action plan for the next two weeks have been discussed. The President emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions if the Kremlin continues military actions.

'We formulated our vision, and there must be clear feedback from Russia on whether they are ready to end the war on real terms' - Volodymyr Zelensky

He also emphasized that 'this must be a document of historical level, and it is a text of such level that is being reached now'. Thus, the President's initiative aims not only at ensuring Ukraine's security but also at creating conditions for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Ukraine's diplomatic efforts

This step indicates an intensification of Ukraine's diplomatic efforts in the context of the war with Russia and the search for ways to peacefully resolve the conflict. The involvement of the US in the security guarantees process may indicate Ukraine's desire to strengthen its position on the international stage, as well as its readiness for dialogue with Russia in defining the political conditions for ending the war.

The importance of sanctions as a tool to pressure the Kremlin also underscores Ukraine's intention to not only end the conflict but also to ensure long-term stability in the region.