Zelensky sets tasks for Umerov ahead of U.S. talks

According to Ukrinform, the President announced this on Telegram following Umerov’s report.

“The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine will hold a series of meetings today with envoys of the President of the United States. We have defined the key tasks. First, the humanitarian track. We hope it will be possible to carry out a new stage of the release of prisoners. Second, the reinvigoration of the diplomatic process. We are in constant communication with the American side and know about the relevant contacts of our partners with the Russian side. We are working to ensure that this helps bring a dignified peace closer and guarantee security. We can see that, unfortunately, the Russian side is not taking a constructive approach even with regard to the ceasefire regime,” Zelensky noted.

He also said he gave Umerov several specific security-related instructions regarding cooperation with the United States.

“Following today’s meetings, I expect a detailed report,” the President said.

Zelensky also added that he discussed with Umerov work with European partners on Drone Deals. “We are preparing the agreements reached at the highest level, as well as new steps in joint technological work. There must be more security,” the President emphasized.

As reported earlier, NSDC Secretary and head of Ukraine’s negotiating team Rustem Umerov has already arrived in the United States for talks.