Munich: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday reiterated his country’s readiness to move swiftly toward a “real and guaranteed” peace following discussions with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine seeks “security guarantees” before engaging in any negotiations to end the ongoing conflict with Russia.
I had a good meeting with U.S. Vice President @JDVance. I am grateful to him and his entire team for the discussion, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg also taking part.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 14, 2025
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Talks in Munich
After his meeting with Vance, Zelenskyy took to X (formerly Twitter), stating, “I had a good meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. I am grateful to him and his entire team for the discussion, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg also taking part.”
He added, “Our teams will continue to work on the document. We addressed many key issues and look forward to welcoming General Kellogg to Ukraine for further meetings and a deeper assessment of the situation on the ground.”
Zelenskyy further underscored Ukraine’s commitment to peace, stating, “We are ready to move as quickly as possible towards a real and guaranteed peace. We deeply value President Trump’s determination, which can help stop the war and secure justice and security guarantees for Ukraine.”
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U.S. Push for ‘Durable Peace’
Vice President Vance, speaking to reporters, highlighted Washington’s focus on achieving a lasting resolution. “We want the war to come to a close, we want the killing to stop, but we want to achieve a durable, lasting peace—not the kind of peace that’s going to have Eastern Europe in conflict just a couple of years down the road,” Vance said, according to AFP.
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Kremlin Reportedly Preparing for Talks
Meanwhile, CNN reported that the Kremlin is assembling a high-level negotiating team to engage in direct discussions with the United States regarding an end to the war in Ukraine.
