Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday, stepping into a fresh round of diplomacy at a moment when Kyiv is seeking firmer European alignment behind its preferred terms for a settlement with Russia.
His meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday comes as several European capitals weigh their own positions on Washington’s emerging peace framework and the broader direction of negotiations.
Zelenskyy’s visit follows weekend discussion in Florida where U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators held what both sides described as productive talks on advancing a deal that protects Ukraine’s core interests while trying to stabilise the wider security landscape.
Paris is expected to play a central role in helping shape Europe’s input as conversations accelerate.
For Kyiv, securing consistent European engagement is critical, especially as the conflict’s military and diplomatic pressures intensify.
France has repeatedly signalled that any eventual agreement must be built on conditions Kyiv considers just and durable, and Monday’s talks are viewed as an opportunity to reaffirm that stance.
The Élysée has said the meeting will focus on the parametres of a fair settlement, support for Ukraine’s defence needs, and Europe’s role in shaping the path toward a long-term peace.
Zelenskyy said on Sunday he had talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and thanked her for backing Kyiv's resistance to Russia's invasion.
"Ursula is paying close attention to the need to strengthen our resilience amid Russia’s constant strikes on our infrastructure and the energy sector," he said on X.
The nearly four-year Ukraine war is at a highly delicate juncture, with Kyiv and Moscow considering a peace plan from U.S. President Donald Trump's government.
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Ukrainian naval drones hit two sanctioned tankers in the Black Sea as they headed to a Russian port to load up with oil destined for foreign markets, an official said on Saturday, as Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia's vast oil industry.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed.
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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said it could be a 'pivotal week' for diplomacy on Ukraine as she arrived at an EU defence ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday (1 December).
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