Zelensky reveals new stance on peace talks as EU leaders visit Kyiv
During high-level EU meeting in Kyiv‚ Ukraine sets new terms for possible peace negotiations. Zelensky discusses territorial questions while seeking stronger NATO backing and military support
Volodymyr Zelensky met with newly-appointed EU leaders in Kyiv on Dec 1st discussing Ukraineʼs path towards security guarantees and NATO membership. The high-level get-together included Kaja Kallas and Antonio Costa who made this their first official visit
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The Ukrainian leader made clear his country needs a strong-enough position before any Moscow talks: requiring long-range weapons and concrete NATO steps. He pointed out that without proper backing Putin might return in “2-to-5 years“ (a scenario that worries many EU diplomats)
With Trumpʼs presidency starting next month and winter challenges ahead Ukraine faces some hard choices. The countryʼs military needs more support - especially since Russian forces claimed to capture two east-side villages and their drones killed three people in Kherson just yesterday
The EU promised its continued backing‚ having spent about $125-billion since early-2022 while Americas contribution reached $90-billion. Kallas suggested keeping “strategic ambiguity“ about possible EU troops involvement in future cease-fire enforcement; however NATO membership remains uncertain due to some member-states concerns about direct conflict with Russia
- Winter power grid attacks
- Frontline pressure
- US support questions
- Putinʼs missile warnings
The Ukrainian president showed openness to temporary territorial arrangements noting that occupied areas could be discussed through diplomatic channels later - but emphasized NATO protection as key for survival
