Today, November 4, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced preparations for trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, set to take place in less than a week. This information emerged following a one-and-a-half-hour conversation between Zelensky and White House representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Details of the Negotiations
During the conversation, the President emphasized that Ukraine has already submitted its proposals to the American side regarding the end of the war. Zelensky stressed the importance of a maximally intensive pace of negotiations to achieve peace as quickly as possible. He noted that the agenda includes the following issues:
- Security guarantees for Ukraine;
- Post-war recovery;
- Strengthening the air defense system (ADS), particularly the need for interceptors for Patriot systems;
- Cooperation in the Drone Deals format.
Meeting in Brussels
Zelensky also reported on a meeting held in Brussels, which included representatives from the EU, NATO, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the World Bank, and business. The main topic of discussion was post-war recovery and security guarantees. Another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow in Brussels, focusing on these same issues.
Ukraine's Priorities
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is ready for the necessary steps to achieve peace. He expressed gratitude to the United States for supporting Ukraine's independence and diplomatic efforts. The President stated that:
- Post-war security guarantees must be "truly ironclad";
- It is essential to continue working on bilateral tracks with America.
In concluding his remarks, Zelensky highlighted the importance of peace negotiations and called for active efforts to implement them.