European national security advisers gathered in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss Russia- Ukraine war and steps toward peace.

Ukraine and European allies are continuing talks on ending Russia’s nearly four-year conflict, with advisers from 18 countries, Canada, NATO, and European bodies attending discussions on a U.S.-led 20-point peace plan.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the meeting focused on three key areas: security guarantees, reconstruction, and a framework for rebuilding. He noted Ukraine hopes to hold a leaders’ summit in the United States by the end of January to further advance peace proposals.

Zelenskyy posted on X that follow-up meetings are scheduled next week with European leaders in Paris on January 6, and then with U.S. counterparts, describing the talks as “a new chance to finish this war.”

Earlier, Ukraine’s chief negotiator Rustem Umerov highlighted ongoing work on security, economic issues, and coordination of next steps with partners, sharing images welcoming EU advisers.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking about the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a press conference on Venezuela, said he was “not thrilled with Putin” over the high number of deaths. Trump added that the U.S. is “probably making money” from NATO support and hinted at progress on a ceasefire deal, without providing details.

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