Volodymyr Zelensky announces an active week, despite the holidays. “The pressure must increase”
In his evening address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touched on the ongoing peace negotiations in Florida, in which Ukrainian negotiators are talking to US representatives.
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Zelensky announces activity despite the holidays. “The pressure must increase”
— The Ukrainian negotiating team is currently working in Florida – further meetings will be held today with the American delegation and President Trump's envoys, Zelensky said. — Work is underway on documents regarding the end of the war, security guarantees and reconstruction, each point is analyzed in detail, and constructive involvement is visible on the American side. This is important. Issues of deadlines and possible time frames for specific decisions are also discussed, he added.
Zelensky also said he expected a report from Umerov and Hnatov “on the details of the talks.”
At the same time, Zelensky announced his talks today with international partners, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. — I really appreciate your support, dear friends! Ukraine will remain strong, he said.
The Ukrainian president also argued that Russia wants to block Ukraine's access to maritime transport.
— The world cannot remain silent about this. Everyone must see that without pressure on Russia, it has no intention of actually ending its aggression. The pressure must increase, Zelensky said. — That's why next week, even though it will be Christmas week, when political activity around the world slows down, we will stay in touch with our partners, with all those who can help us defend our state, our nation, our energy sector and our resilience. With everyone who puts pressure on Russia. With all those who make the end of the war real, he added.
