Ukraine President Zelensky Warns Exclusion of Kiev in Negotiations

kiev, ukraine - Ukraine President Zelensky emphasizes the danger of excluding Kiev from US-Russia talks on ending the war, calls for a negotiation table involving Russia, Ukraine, US, and EU.

Ukraine President's Warning on Kiev's Exclusion in Negotiations

Ukraine President Zelensky warns about the risks of excluding Kiev from talks between US and Russia to end the war, emphasizing the need for a negotiation table where Russia, Ukraine, US, and EU are present. In an exclusive interview with AP news agency, Zelensky refers to statements by US President Donald Trump about communication between US and Russian officials, stating that discussing Ukraine without their involvement is dangerous for everyone. Zelensky mentions that Russia does not want to discuss any concessions regarding ceasefire negotiations as it sees it as a loss during a period where it holds dominance on the ground. He also suggests that Trump could bring Russian President Putin to the table by continuing sanctions on Russia and supporting the Ukrainian army. Zelensky highlights that Ukraine's cheapest security guarantee would be NATO membership, stating that if President Trump does this, it would be a geopolitical victory against Russia.