The Ukrainian team began working with Donald Trump's team on a special agreement between the two countries. Zelenskyy had a phone call with Trump and met with senior US officials before the Munich conference.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced the need for a significant increase in defense spending by the alliance's member states. The US is calling for a rebalancing of spending, as it currently accounts for more than 50% of NATO's GDP.
During the talks in Munich, Ukraine's Foreign Minister invited his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to Kyiv. The parties discussed peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.
The United States is negotiating with Belarus to release political prisoners in exchange for easing sanctions on banks and potash exports. The US Deputy Secretary of State has already met with Lukashenka.
The Ukrainian side was not invited or informed about the upcoming US-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia. A senior Ukrainian official told FOX News.
Senior Trump administration officials travel to Saudi Arabia to begin peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives. The US does not plan to involve representatives of other European countries.
The U. S. special envoy said that there will be no classic signing of a peace treaty. The end of the war will be considered in a long-term perspective with a focus on a sovereign and stable Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Sibiga says Putin is using the war as a tool to control Russians. Zelenskyy believes that Putin seeks negotiations only to lift sanctions and regroup troops.
On Sunday, an extraordinary meeting of EU foreign ministers will be held in Munich. The next day, Macron convenes a summit in Paris to discuss Trump's announcement of new tariffs.
The President of Ukraine invited Keith Kellogg to visit the front line and talk to the military. Zelenskyy wants the US special envoy to personally report to Trump on the situation in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president has not signed an agreement with the USA on the transfer of 50 percent of the country's future mineral resources. Zelenskyy said that the document did not meet the interests of sovereign Ukraine and did not contain specific security guarantees.
The French president is calling European leaders for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday. The meeting is to discuss the problems associated with Donald Trump's statements.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's position should be the main one in the peace talks. The US and the EU are important partners, but Ukraine must take the lead in this process.
Saudi National Security Advisor Musaed al-Aiban will hold talks between representatives of the United States and Russia to prepare for Trump's meeting with the dictator.
Radoslaw Sikorski called Trump's call to Putin a mistake that supports the aggressor and lowers Ukraine's morale. The minister emphasized that European troops should be involved in any peace talks.
Trump's special representative Keith Kellogg stated plans for quick negotiations to end the war in Ukraine without broad involvement of European countries. He emphasized that Trump seeks a final peace and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Lindsey Graham proposed Ukraine's automatic accession to NATO in the event of a new Russian invasion. The senator also called for arming Ukraine with F-16s and expressed support for Trump's position on Putin.
Senator Lindsey Graham said that Ukraine's $3 trillion in mineral resources is a strong argument for US support. He emphasized the importance of a deal on resources for countering Putin.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that Trump should take responsibility for ending the war, but not for the entire peace in Europe.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg has announced a plan to engage all sides in negotiations on the war within 180 days. Next week, he will visit Ukraine to promote the goal of ending the war and “peace by force.
President Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of meeting with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Ukraine is preparing its vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States.
At the Munich conference, the President of Ukraine presented a plan to achieve peace in 2025. The plan envisages cooperation with the United States and partners to provide security guarantees and pressure on Russia.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that NATO membership is the best defense for Ukraine.
President Zelenskiy said Putin would try to invite Trump to a parade in Moscow as a “prop. ” He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in future negotiations on Ukraine.
Russia has withdrawn troops from Syria, Africa, the Caucasus, and parts of Moldova due to a lack of forces for the war in Ukraine. Putin is facing a military shortage, Zelenskiy said at the Munich conference.
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a Ukrainian vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States. The President emphasized the importance of developing a joint plan with American partners over the coming months.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated the need for all stakeholders to participate in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. China supports any peace initiatives and emphasizes the special role of Europe in resolving the conflict.
The German chancellor said that Putin could compromise only with the united support of the USA and Europe for Ukraine. Post-war Ukraine must have a strong army to prevent new aggression.
A Russian Shahed drone with 50 kg of explosives attacked the sarcophagus of the 4th reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Zelenskyy said at the Munich conference that the attack demonstrates Russia's unwillingness to engage in dialogue.
Zelenskyy said that Putin is not seeking negotiations for peace, but for the regrouping of troops and the lifting of sanctions.