Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Brussels, where important meetings are scheduled with the leadership of NATO, the European Council, and the European Commission. In particular, the head of state is set to negotiate with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, as well as meet with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“We continue this important day in Brussels. Ahead is a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, as well as joint negotiations with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,” he wrote on Telegram.
Key Agenda Items for the Talks
As reported by European Commission spokesperson Paola Pinho, the meeting will focus on efforts aimed at achieving peace for Ukraine. Among the key topics of discussion are reparations loans, which could become an important element of support for Ukraine from European partners.
Diplomatic Consultations and International Support
Today in London, a multilateral meeting took place involving German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the talks, the parties discussed the coordination of diplomatic efforts with the United States, agreed on positions regarding security guarantees, and addressed issues related to the future reconstruction of Ukraine.
Last week in Moscow, negotiations took place between American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The meeting discussed the parameters of a potential peace agreement to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Putin confirmed that the Russian side disagreed with some points of the American plan.
Following the negotiations in Moscow, the Ukrainian delegation in the U.S. continued contacts with representatives of the Donald Trump administration. The talks lasted several days and focused on aligning approaches to a peaceful settlement.
On December 8, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelensky had not yet reviewed the American peace proposals. Trump also noted that “his people are excited,” and that the American plan is acceptable to Russia, although, as he emphasized, “Russia would prefer to have all of Ukraine.”
For his part, Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that there remain differences among the negotiating parties discussing the peace initiative mediated by the U.S. regarding territorial issues.