Zelenskiy Confirms U.S. Security Document for Ukraine is Ready
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday that a U.S. security document for Ukraine is “100% ready” following two days of discussions among Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian officials.
Speaking to reporters in Vilnius during his visit to Lithuania, Zelenskiy indicated that Ukraine is now waiting for its partner countries to finalize a signing date. Once that happens, the document will be sent to both the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian parliament for ratification.
Zelenskiy underlined Ukraine’s ambition to join the European Union by 2027, referring to it as essential for “economic security.”
The discussions that took place in Abu Dhabi were described by Zelenskiy as trilateral—an arrangement not seen for some time. The talks, which started on Friday and continued into Saturday, involved military representatives and diplomats from all three nations, aiming to address the ongoing conflict stemming from nearly four years of Russian aggression.
He acknowledged the stark differences between Ukraine’s and Russia’s positions, particularly concerning territorial integrity. “Our position regarding the territorial integrity of our territory, namely Ukraine, must be respected,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions about Ukraine’s reconciliation with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during an extensive meeting. The Kremlin maintains that for a peace agreement to be reached, Ukraine must withdraw its troops from the eastern regions that Russia has illegally annexed but not completely occupied.
Zelenskiy noted that the United States is attempting to broker a compromise, stressing that “all sides must be prepared for compromise.”
U.S. officials mentioned that negotiators are set to return to the UAE on February 1 for another round of talks. The recent discussions encompassed various military and economic dimensions, including potential ceasefire arrangements prior to reaching a final agreement. However, no conclusive framework has been established yet for the monitoring and operation of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, the largest facility in Europe under Russian occupation.
