Zelensky Signals Openness to Compromise Ahead of Peace Talks
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Volodymyr Zelensky indicates a willingness to compromise as critical peace talks with US negotiators begin in Germany to resolve the conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Germany for a crucial round of peace talks with negotiators representing President Trump, aimed at finding a resolution to the ongoing war with Russia.
Amid pressure from President Trump for Ukraine to agree to a deal, citing Ukrainian losses, Zelensky has signaled a readiness to compromise. Prior to the meeting, he stated on Sunday that Ukraine would be willing to forego its aspirations of joining NATO – at least for the time being – if the United States provides strong security guarantees. These guarantees would be vital in deterring any future Russian invasions should a peace agreement be reached.
That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. Zelensky also reiterated Ukraine's firm stance against ceding any territory currently under its control, a suggestion previously put forth by the Trump administration.
Zelensky informed reporters that he anticipates receiving detailed proposals regarding the American security guarantees either later on Sunday or on Monday.
The talks in Berlin involve Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. These individuals have been actively engaged in shuttle diplomacy over the past three weeks, holding discussions with Ukrainian officials, European leaders, and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin, all with the goal of ending the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
"In my view, the most important thing is that the plan be as fair as possible — first and foremost for Ukraine, because it was Russia that started this war," Zelensky told reporters on Sunday. "And above all, it must be workable."
