Zelensky on talks in Washington with European leaders: Our goal is reliable and lasting peace

Zelensky wrote this in a post on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Together with the leaders of Finland, the United Kingdom, Italy, the European Commission, and the NATO Secretary General, we coordinated our positions ahead of the meeting with President Trump. Ukraine is ready for a real truce and for establishing a new security architecture. We need peace," Zelensky said.

He stressed that the main goal now is a reliable and lasting peace for Ukraine and all of Europe and that it is important that the momentum of all meetings lead to precisely this result.

"We understand that we shouldn't expect Putin to voluntarily abandon aggression and new attempts at conquest. That is why pressure must work, and it must be joint pressure – from the United States and Europe, and from everyone in the world who respects the right to life and the international order," he said.

Zelensky added that it is crucial to stop the killings and thanked partners for working toward a reliable and dignified peace.

According to the Presidential Office, all participants of the meeting underscored the importance of a united stance on a future peace agreement, reaffirming clear support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and rejecting any change of internationally recognized borders by force.

The leaders also welcomed U.S. readiness to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine. One of the key issues in talks with Trump will be the joint role of the U.S. and Europe in shaping a future security architecture for Ukraine and for the European continent as a whole.

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are also set to join the meeting of Ukrainian, European, EU, and NATO leaders with Trump at the White House.

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