Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with US Special Presidential
Envoy for Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on Thursday and discussed about the battlefield situation, how to return Ukraine’s prisoners of war and effective security guarantees.
Zelenskyy expressed Ukraine’s readiness for a “strong, effective” investement and security agreement with US President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has sought peace from the very second of the war between Russia and Ukraine. He emphasised that strong ties between US and Ukraine benefits the entire world.
In a post on X, Zelenskyy stated, “I had a productive meeting with @SPE_Kellogg–a good discussion, many important details. I am grateful to the United States for all the assistance and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. It’s important for us– and for the entire free world–that American strength is felt. We had a detailed conversation about the battlefield situation, how to return our prisoners of war, and effective security guarantees.”
“From the very first second of this war, Ukraine has sought peace. We must and can ensure that peace is strong and lasting–so that Russia can never return with war. Ukraine is ready for a strong, effective investment and security agreement with the President of the United States. We have proposed the fastest and most constructive way to achieve results. Our team is ready to work 24/7. Success unites us all.
Strong Ukraine-U.S. relations benefit the entire world. I thank General Kellogg for the joint work to achieve important results,” he added.
Zelenskyy also spoke about his meeting with Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg in his address to the nation. He also said that Ukraine needs “strong agreements with the US” that truly work. Ukrainian President said that he has ordered his team to work quickly and sensibly.
