Zelenski discussed with American emissary Keith Kellogg. “About how we can influence the Russians, how we can force them to engage in real negotiations”
Volodimir Zelenski and Trump's emissary, Keith Kellogg, met in Kiev. Photo: Hennadi Minchenko / Ukrinform Via Zuma Press Wire / Splashnews.com / Profimedia
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski said on Monday that he had discussed potential sanctions and other means of pressure on Russia with US emissary Keith Kellogg, visiting Ukraine.
“I had a good meeting with the special sending of the US President, General Keith Kellogg,” Volodimir Zelenski on Monday evening, cites Agerpres.
“We discussed how we can influence the Russians, how we can force them to engage in real negotiations and end the war. Sanctions, rates-everything must remain on the agenda. We are ready to discuss in a format.
I HAD A Good Meeting With Us Special Presidential Envoy, General Keith Kellogg @generalkellogg.
Ukraine is Deeply Gratul to the United States for Its Support, and We Value that President Trump @Potus is so determined to achieve real Peace. It is very important to realize all… pic.twitter.com/jcc60oqcrs
– Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир зеленський (@zezekyyua) August 25, 2025
Zelenski announces new meetings with the US about a possible summit with Putin: “I understand from the American side if the Russians are prepared”
Zelenski also said that Washington and Kiev are working on security guarantees, which Ukraine has asked to its Western allies to protect themselves from future Russian attacks in the event of a peace agreement.
Volodimir Zelenski said that their main points are expected to be outlined “soon”.
He added that Kiev appreciates “the availability of the United States to be part of the security architecture of Ukraine” and considers cooperation in the field of important security, especially in terms of the purchase of weapons and the development and sale of drones.
But obtaining an agreement on security guarantees will be complicated.
Europeans and Americans have discussed various possibilities, from a collective security clause inspired by Article 5 of NATO, to a military contingent in Ukraine or even support for training and armament.
Moscow, who considers NATO's expansion to its borders as one of the “deep causes” that led to the conflict, categorically rejects most of these possibilities and wants its requests to be considered.
US emissary Keith Kellogg went to Ukraine at the weekend to participate in the celebration of the independence of this former Soviet republic, invaded by Russia in 2022.
