Zelenskyy’s Team Plans Security Talks with Trump Officials in New York

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has intensified diplomatic efforts to end Russia's invasion by sending key officials, including Andriy Yermak and Rustem Umerov, to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump's team in New York to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. These talks are part of a broader diplomatic tour that included meetings in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland, aiming to accelerate negotiations and reinforce international pressure on Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these security guarantees, which encompass military, political, and economic components, to deter future Russian aggression. Despite ongoing efforts, Zelenskyy criticized Moscow for its reluctance to engage in genuine negotiations and called for increased pressure to compel Russia to make real concessions. The U.S. has pledged support, with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff confirming the imminent talks, while European countries are expected to bear the main military burden. Ukraine also continues to explore potential venues for a direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, although Russia remains unwilling to negotiate without a fully agreed-upon framework to end the conflict.