Zelensky says leaders from Europe, U.S. agree on principles for talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky said Wednesday that leaders from Europe and the United States agreed on five principles for the talks with Russia. Speaking at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, Zelensky stressed that Ukraine must be directly involved in the peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Everything that concerns Ukraine should be discussed exclusively with Ukraine, he said, calling for preparations for a trilateral dialogue involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States. Zelensky underscored the need for a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine.