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As US-Russia peace talks advance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intensifies diplomatic efforts, holding discussions with multiple world leaders to rally support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and regional security.
As the United States and Russia move forward with peace negotiations to bring an end to the three-year war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday highlighted Kyiv’s extensive diplomatic efforts to strengthen international backing for the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement, Zelenskyy noted that he had spoken on Friday with leaders from several nations, including Poland, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Ireland, and Cote d’Ivoire. He stressed the significance of global collaboration in ensuring peace and stability.
Following discussions with Polish President Andrzej Duda, he emphasised the interconnected security interests of Ukraine and its neighboring country.
During his conversation with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, Zelenskyy discussed upcoming engagements and joint initiatives. He also acknowledged the Czech Republic’s firm position on key issues after talks with President Petr Pavel.
Turning to regional security matters, Zelenskyy spoke with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, raising concerns over ongoing hybrid threats and alarming incidents in the Baltic Sea.
His discussions with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden focused on European strategies for maintaining peace and establishing security assurances.
After speaking with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, Zelenskyy underlined the need for every nation to have its voice heard internationally.
Additionally, he conferred with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on diplomatic coordination within Europe and expressed appreciation to Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara for his nation’s support of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Zelenskyy also met with US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on Thursday, following tensions that arose after US and Russian delegations convened in Saudi Arabia and agreed to initiate a preliminary process for peace negotiations.
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