{"id":36843,"date":"2025-08-19T08:29:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T05:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpd.gov.ua\/?p=36843"},"modified":"2025-08-19T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:00:53","slug":"key-statements-of-volodymyr-zelenskyy-during-the-briefing-in-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpd.gov.ua\/en\/international-threats-en\/europe\/key-statements-of-volodymyr-zelenskyy-during-the-briefing-in-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Statements of Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Briefing in Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key messages of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the media briefing within the framework of his visit to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fDuring the negotiations, the entire \u201cCoalition of the Willing,\u201d comprising 30 countries, was in communication. We held several connection sessions. All parties stood on the same side, with a shared vision of the next steps.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fDuring the meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, we discussed security guarantees \u2014 this is the key issue, the starting point for ending the war.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fThe United States sends a clear signal that it will be among the countries that will provide assistance, coordinate efforts, and participate in the security guarantees for Ukraine. This is a significant step.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fThe U.S. President agrees that the issue of prisoner exchange and the return of children is complex, but he will assist in achieving an \u201call for all\u201d exchange \u2014 not only of military personnel but also of civilians.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fThe U.S. President supported a trilateral meeting at the level of the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and russia. The United States proposes to hold it as soon as possible. However, this requires the consent of all parties.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fFollowing the meeting, the U.S. President contacted the russian side, and they discussed possible diplomatic steps. russia proposed first holding a bilateral meeting in the Ukraine\u2013russia format, followed by a trilateral one.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fUkraine remains ready for any format at the level of heads of state, as only at this level can the most complex and sensitive issues be resolved.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fIf one or another party fails to demonstrate the willingness to meet, we will request the United States to act accordingly. Such action would mean exerting U.S. pressure.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fIf Ukraine begins setting conditions for the meeting \u2014 which would undoubtedly be just, such as a ceasefire \u2014 then the russians will respond with hundreds of their own conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fSecurity guarantees for Ukraine will be formalized by the partners \u201con paper\u201d within the next 7\u201310 days.<\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0fPart of the security guarantees will include funding for the production and procurement of weapons for Ukraine. Another part of the guarantees will consist of decisions on which forces will operate to defend Ukraine in the event of renewed aggression in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key messages of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the media briefing within the framework of his visit to the United States. \u25ab\ufe0fDuring the negotiations, the entire \u201cCoalition of the Willing,\u201d comprising 30 countries, was in communication. We held several connection sessions. 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