Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is doubling down on diplomacy this week, seeking fresh talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump as negotiators grapple with explosive territorial disputes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 🌍⚡
In a WhatsApp press briefing Wednesday, Zelenskyy revealed plans to propose a 15+ year U.S.-backed security guarantee for Kyiv if a ceasefire holds. "They have the tools, and they know how to use them," he urged, calling for increased pressure on Russia.
The move comes as U.S. and Ukrainian officials clash with Moscow over two red-line issues:
🇺🇦 Ukraine's refusal to cede control of Donetsk's industrial heartland
⚛️ The fate of Europe's largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia
While this week's Paris talks secured political commitments from allies for multinational peacekeeping forces, Zelenskyy stressed the need for "legally binding pledges" ratified by national governments. 💼📜
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff hinted at progress, telling reporters "land options" were being explored – including a potential free economic zone in contested areas. But with Trump's team yet to comment on meeting plans, the diplomatic dance continues. 💃🕺
