"Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last night he was making progress in talks with European and US partners on designing potential security guarantees for Ukraine should the war be brought to a close. In his nightly address, he said: It is important that everything be as practical as possible what forces on the ground, in the air, at sea everything must be clearly defined. And the foundation of our security is our strong Ukrainian army, which means long-term financing and the provision of weapons all of this will be ensured."
"Separately, US peace envoy Steve Witkoff revealed overnight that he will be meeting with Ukrainian officials this week, insisting that US back-channel talks with both Ukraine and Russia continue. I'm meeting with the Ukrainians this week. So I will be meeting with them this week in New York, and that's a big signal. We talk to the Russians every day, Witkoff said on Fox News."
"Their trip comes a month before high-stakes parliamentary elections in the country, with allegations of Russian interference and attempts to throw Moldova off its pro-EU course. All three leaders are having their own problems at home, but they will take a moment out of their busy schedules to send a message to the people of Moldova, encouraging them to confirm their pro-European choice in last year's presidential election."
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported progress with European and US partners on designing concrete security guarantees, emphasizing clearly defined forces on land, air and sea. He said a strong Ukrainian army is the foundation of security and called for long-term financing and weapons provision. Zelenskyy described substantive work with the Americans after meetings in Washington and argued that only strong sanctions and tariffs will force Russia away from evasion. US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed ongoing back-channel talks with both Kyiv and Moscow and will meet Ukrainian officials in New York. European leaders will visit Moldova to bolster its pro-EU course ahead of elections.
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