{"id":32986,"date":"2025-12-07T06:51:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T04:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=32986"},"modified":"2025-12-07T06:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T04:51:08","slug":"zelenskyy-holds-very-constructive-call-with-trumps-envoy-as-us-ukraine-peace-talks-advance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/zelenskyy-holds-very-constructive-call-with-trumps-envoy-as-us-ukraine-peace-talks-advance\/","title":{"rendered":"Zelenskyy holds \u2018very constructive\u2019 call with Trump\u2019s envoy as US-Ukraine peace talks advance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>4 minute read<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held a \u201cvery constructive\u201d and \u201csubstantive\u201d call with Donald Trump\u2019s peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the U.S. president\u2019s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as negotiations led by Washington continue in an effort to shape a potential agreement to end Russia\u2019s war.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zelenskyy said the conversation focused on mechanisms to ensure Russia adheres to any future deal and reaffirmed that Ukraine remains \u201cdetermined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that the call covered \u201ckey points that could ensure an end to the bloodshed and eliminate the threat of a new Russian full-scale invasion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukrainian officials took part in the call from Miami, where U.S.\u2013Ukraine negotiations are now in their third day. Zelenskyy joined from Kyiv, while top Ukrainian negotiators Rustem Umerov and Andriy Gnatov have been meeting Witkoff and Kushner since Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump\u2019s team is attempting to quickly assemble a plan to settle the conflict, now approaching its fourth year. An initial proposal released two weeks earlier was viewed by Kyiv and European capitals as too closely aligned with several of Moscow\u2019s positions and has since been revised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019ve just had a long and substantive phone call with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveWitkoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SteveWitkoff<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jaredkushner?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jaredkushner<\/a>, alongside Andrii Hnatov and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rustem_umerov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rustem_umerov<\/a>. I am grateful for a very focused, constructive discussion.<br><br>We covered many aspects and went through key points that could ensure an end to the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZOVhJZJRbW\">pic.twitter.com\/ZOVhJZJRbW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZelenskyyUa\/status\/1997343470013292591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Zelenskyy said he expected a \u201cdetailed report\u201d from Umerov and Gnatov on next steps and the format of further talks with the American side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a joint statement earlier this week, Witkoff and Umerov said two days of discussions had been \u201cconstructive.\u201d They said both sides agreed on a framework for security arrangements and discussed deterrence capabilities needed to sustain a lasting peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they emphasized that progress depends on Russia demonstrating \u201ca serious commitment to long-term peace,\u201d after talks in Moscow this week produced no breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Heavy Russian Strikes Continue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the diplomatic efforts, Moscow has not shown signs of concession in its strikes on Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities said Russia launched 653 drones and 51 missiles overnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Russian strike on the railway hub of Fastiv, southwest of Kyiv, destroyed the main station and damaged rolling stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ukraine\u2019s energy ministry reported that Russian attacks hit energy facilities in eight regions, causing widespread blackouts. Russia said it targeted military-industrial, energy, and port infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Russian-attack-Ukraine.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Russian-attack-Ukraine.jpg?resize=1016%2C635&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Russian drone strikes on civilian infrastructure\" class=\"wp-image-32991\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Russian-attack-Ukraine.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Russian-attack-Ukraine.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Russian-attack-Ukraine.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Russian-attack-Ukraine.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Russian drone strikes on civilian infrastructure. (Image Credit: X\/@ZelenskyyUa)<br><\/sup><\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><strong>European Reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EU leaders condemned the latest strikes. French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke to Zelenskyy and offered \u201cfull solidarity,\u201d adding that France is working with partners \u201cto secure de-escalation measures and to impose a ceasefire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macron confirmed he will meet Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to \u201ctake stock\u201d of the U.S.-led negotiations. The four leaders are expected to discuss emerging ideas on Ukraine\u2019s post-war security as talks between Kyiv and Washington continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two weeks ago, the leaders met virtually to explore the possibility of a European peacekeeping force to be deployed if a ceasefire takes hold. Starmer has emphasized that Ukraine must determine its own future and said such a force could play a \u201cvital role\u201d in safeguarding the country\u2019s security. Putin has rejected the idea, calling any foreign troops in Ukraine \u201clegitimate targets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zelenskyy said Ukraine\u2019s approach is that \u201ceverything must be capable of working, every important thing for peace, security, and reconstruction.\u201d He stressed that not all issues can be resolved by phone and that detailed work must continue between negotiating teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As U.S.-Ukraine discussions enter another round in Miami, both sides say progress is possible but ultimately contingent on Russia taking meaningful steps toward de-escalation. For now, heavy Russian strikes and stalled discussions in Moscow underscore the uncertainty surrounding any potential agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Europe-Ukraine-leaders.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Europe-Ukraine-leaders.jpg?resize=690%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine met in Kyiv, Ukraine\" class=\"wp-image-29190\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Europe-Ukraine-leaders.jpg?w=690&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Europe-Ukraine-leaders.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine met in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 10, 2025. 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