Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says he had ‘positive’ conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported a "positive" discussion with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, highlighting their commitment to advancing a settlement for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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A very positive conversation.

Speaking via the Telegram messaging app during a stopover in Chisinau, Moldova, Zelenskiy conveyed his gratitude for the envoys' readiness to "work as actively as possible already in the weeks to come to give a boost to diplomacy for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine."

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Grateful for the readiness ⁠to work as actively as possible already in the ​weeks to come to give a boost to diplomacy for ending ​Russia’s war against Ukraine.

This conversation followed Zelenskiy's return from London, where he engaged in talks with leaders from Britain, France, and Germany regarding strategies for peace. Those discussions supported a proposal for a meeting between Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure a ceasefire, with Europe slated to play a role.

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but our common goal ​regarding peace ⁠in Europe is on the agenda

While acknowledging that global attention is largely focused on Iran, Zelenskiy emphasized that "our common goal regarding peace in Europe is on the agenda." He noted that prospects for talks at the forthcoming G7 summit in Evian were discussed, and he expressed thanks to the United States for its "positive assessment of Ukraine’s position."

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positive assessment of Ukraine’s position