Ukraine’s Security Leaders Meet Allies After US-Russia Talks
URGENT UPDATE: Two high-ranking Ukrainian security officials are convening with European allies in Brussels today, following critical discussions between the United States and Russia. Rustem Umerov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, and Andrii Hnatov, chief of the General Staff, are set to review the outcomes of the U.S.-Russia meeting held yesterday in Moscow.
This strategic regrouping underscores Ukraine’s commitment to maintaining robust alliances amid ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these talks, stating on social media, “This is our ongoing coordination with partners, and we ensure that the negotiation process is fully active.”
The urgency of this meeting comes after a high-stakes sit-down between top U.S. officials, including Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, and Vladimir Putin in Russia, where efforts were made to revise a peace-plan proposal initially presented to Ukraine last month.
Following their discussions in Brussels, Umerov and Hnatov are expected to prepare for further negotiations with the Trump administration, indicating that dialogue remains a priority for Ukrainian officials.
According to reports from the Kremlin, yesterday’s hours-long talks were deemed “useful,” although no compromise has been reached on the most contentious issues. This development highlights the precarious nature of the ongoing discussions, with significant implications for regional stability.
The situation remains fluid, and updates are anticipated as negotiations progress. Stay tuned for the latest as this story develops.
