Zelenskyy Calls US Envoy Talks 'Very Positive,' Seeks Diplomatic Path
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his talks with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as "very positive."
- Zelenskyy praised the envoys' commitment to pursuing a diplomatic resolution to the war.
- He also discussed the situation and future steps with French President Emmanuel Macron, coordinating efforts amid global focus on the Iran conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a "very positive" meeting with U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, expressing optimism about their dedication to finding a diplomatic end to the ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy shared his assessment via the messaging service Telegram, highlighting the envoys' willingness to continue working in the coming weeks towards a peaceful resolution.
Following the discussion with the American representatives, Zelenskyy engaged in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron. The leaders coordinated future actions, building on the U.S. envoys' engagement. This diplomatic outreach occurred as Zelenskyy returned from London, where he had met with key European leaders, including Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Zelenskyy acknowledged the global shift in attention towards the conflict in Iran but stressed that the shared objective of peace in Europe remains a priority. He noted that discussions with Witkoff and Kushner included the possibility of a meeting during the upcoming G7 summit in Evian, France. Meanwhile, U.S. and Ukrainian officials are reportedly considering a potential visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv, which would mark their first official trip to Ukraine, having previously only met with Russian leaders in Moscow.
A very positive conversation
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.