Vice President JD Vance recently held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. This meeting comes amidst ongoing efforts to broker a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump also engaged in discussions with both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past week. Zelensky emphasized the importance of involving Ukraine in any decisions related to the country's future.
Following the meeting, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support from the United States and indicated that more meetings are expected to take place in the future. He stressed the need for continued dialogue and collaboration to address the conflict and ensure lasting peace.
Vance described the conversations as 'fruitful' but acknowledged that there are still several issues that require further attention and action. When asked about the involvement of Putin in future negotiations, Vance highlighted the importance of maintaining flexibility in the negotiation process to work towards a sustainable resolution.
The overarching goal of these discussions is to establish real security guarantees and pave the way for a durable peace agreement. Both parties are committed to ongoing dialogue and cooperation to address the conflict in Ukraine.
