Ukraine working with US on ‘compromises that strengthen us’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live | Ukraine
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was working with the US to look at “compromises that strengthen us, not weaken us”
president of ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisted Since borders should not be changed by force, “the fundamental principle that has kept Europe at peace longer than at any other time in its history must be respected”.
Speaking via a videolink at the opening session of the Crimea Platform parliamentary summit in Sweden, he warned that if this principle “doesn’t work in Europe, then will it work?”
Speaking about the Geneva talks this weekend, he said: Ukraine was “working closely with the United States, European partners and many others to identify steps that could end Russia’s war against us and bring real security.”
The Russian President said: Vladimir Putin wanted “legal recognition of what he stole in order to violate the principle of territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
HE He praised the talks with the US, saying they agreed on “extremely sensitive” issues Issues regarding the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, but noted that “more is needed to achieve true peace.”
“All of us We will continue to work with our partners, especially the United States, and seek compromises that will strengthen us, not weaken us. and we will continue to explain how dangerous it is to treat aggression as something that can be ignored and moved on.
HE He called on leaders “not to be passive observers of history” and “not to remain silent”. but defend the basic principles of post-war peace in Europe: “that borders cannot be changed by force, that war criminals should not escape justice, and that the aggressor must pay the full price of the war he started.”
Referring to the last point, he said: “Therefore, decisions regarding Russian assets are vital.” he asked them to “support these decisions and keep up the pressure on Russia.”
important events
Lithuanian Budrys welcomes Geneva talks, expresses concerns about Belarus
in Brussels, EU ministers meet for discussions on trade, especially with the US. with two senior US representatives – trade representative Jamieson Greer and treasury secretary Howard Lutnick – I’ll join them for lunch.
EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš ŠefčovičHe described his talks with US counterparts as “constructive” and added that “there is more work ahead of us”.
However Several ministers chose to speak at weekend Ukraine talks In their comments, they emphasized the need to find a way that would benefit Europe.
of Lithuania Kestutis Budrys He said: “It was good to have it once again. [peace] process” and He welcomed signals that “talks are gradually improving.”
But that too He warned that many issues related to Europe’s security should not be discussed without Europe. “We know what Russia wants: Russia wants to dismantle NATO, expel the Americans from Europe and review the security architecture in Europe.”
Budrys also talked about Lithuania’s frustration grows over continued airspace violations by weather balloons launched from BelarusVilnius airport has closed twice in the last 24 hours, causing regular airport closures.
he said He would bring up these issues in today’s talks, More than 30,000 passengers have been affected and more than 200 flights have been rerouted in recent weeks. “We cannot work normally” he said.
But he said this Belarus also continues to seize Lithuania’s trucks and semi-trailers and “put pressure on our economy by blackmailing us.”
“These combined attacks must be met with a reaction from the EU” he said.
Sweden’s Maria Malmer Stenergard also said It was “nothing short of a disgrace” that EU support for Ukraine remained “smaller than the collective purchase of Russian oil and gas since the full-scale invasion”.
“This needs to change now” he said.
He pointedly supported the idea of “moving forward with a compensation loan,” which continues to be blocked by Belgian concerns about the legal aspects of such a move.
“As Russia’s brutal war of aggression enters its fourth winter, I call on international partners to help strengthen Ukraine by providing significant military and civilian support.he said.
Sweden will not recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory, Swedish foreign minister says
Speaking on behalf of the hosts, the Swedish foreign minister said: Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasizing that they have similar tones Ukraine has repeatedly signaled its readiness to accept a full and unconditional ceasefire and negotiate a peace agreement, but Russia has not done so.
He said:
“Since Russia did not change its position, neither Sweden nor the EU did.
Our stance continues that the borders cannot be changed by force in order to achieve a just and lasting peace. There can be no limits on Ukraine’s armed forces that would invite further Russian aggression, and there can be no limits on the full sovereign rights of the Ukrainian people to choose their own path, including the path to EU membership.
An agreement that includes key elements that truly respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and have the support of its people will also have our support. But as long as Russian aggression continues, Sweden has a clear two-point plan to strengthen Ukraine and weaken Russia. You can count on our support.”
In Sweden’s view it clearly says: Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson And All of Zaporizhia remains Ukrainian.
“Let me be clear, Sweden will not recognize Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea or any part of Ukrainian territory. “We will not reward aggression.”
Ukrainian parliament speaker says Ukraine is ready to move towards peace with three important red lines
Speaking at the same event Ruslan Stefanchuk, The speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, insisted: Ukraine was ready to move to “real peace” but drew three red lines for Kiev in any negotiations that “no one has the right to cross: physically, legally and morally”.
He listed them as follows:
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Non-legal recognition of Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory
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No restrictions on Ukraine’s defense forces
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No veto on Ukraine’s right to choose its future alliances.
Stefanchuk added: ““Any real peace process must be based on a very clear principle: nothing should be done about Ukraine without Ukraine, and nothing should be done about Europe without Europe.”
He also emphasized that any agreement must not violate the country’s constitution, this also repeats some of these points, for example in the region.
Room He collected Zelenskyy’s scores on Russia’s frozen assets, Diverting them to Ukraine’s use, he said, would be Moscow’s “price for the lives it has taken and the destruction it has inflicted.”
Stefanchuk also said this Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership must be part of future security guaranteesHe argues that Ukraine’s desire to confirm its status as part of the democratic world “but under such conditions Russia will retreat, because it will eventually realize that it cannot handle it.”
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was working with the US to look at “compromises that strengthen us, not weaken us”
president of ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisted Since borders should not be changed by force, “the fundamental principle that has kept Europe at peace longer than at any other time in its history must be respected”.
Speaking via a videolink at the opening session of the Crimea Platform parliamentary summit in Sweden, he warned that if this principle “doesn’t work in Europe, then will it work?”
Speaking about the Geneva talks this weekend, he said: Ukraine was “working closely with the United States, European partners and many others to identify steps that could end Russia’s war against us and bring real security.”
The Russian President said: Vladimir Putin wanted “legal recognition of what he stole in order to violate the principle of territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
HE He praised the talks with the US, saying they agreed on “extremely sensitive” issues Issues regarding the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war and Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, but noted that “more is needed to achieve true peace.”
“All of us We will continue to work with our partners, especially the United States, and seek compromises that will strengthen us, not weaken us. and we will continue to explain how dangerous it is to treat aggression as something that can be ignored and moved on.
HE He called on leaders “not to be passive observers of history” and “not to remain silent”. but defend the basic principles of post-war peace in Europe: “that borders cannot be changed by force, that war criminals should not escape justice, and that the aggressor must pay the full price of the war he started.”
Referring to the last point, he said: “Therefore, decisions regarding Russian assets are vital.” he asked them to “support these decisions and keep up the pressure on Russia.”
Morning opening: Can Europe change the US-Russia plan?
Yakup Krupa
As my colleague Luke Harding reported overnight US and Ukraine say they are creating “an updated and refined peace framework” to end war with Russia, Hours after European countries proposed their own radical alternatives Some pro-Russian points in the original US-backed document leaked last week were omitted.
It is unclear what the current text of the proposed peace agreement is.
But Europe’s counter-proposal sought to radically overhaul the original plan In order to force the United States to change its way of thinking and take into account Ukrainian and European interests.
Germany was the first to react to the progress made over the weekend. Johann Wadephul struck an optimistic tone In his statement this morning, he stated that the talks were a “definite success” for the European side and emphasized that “all issues concerning Europe, including those related to NATO, have been excluded from this plan.”
“As we have said many times, it was clear from the beginning that no agreement should be reached over the heads of the Europeans and the Ukrainians,” he added.
influential president of Finland, Alexander StubbConsidered one of the European leaders with the best access to the US president DonaldTrump, He was noticeably more careful.
After his briefing meeting with Ukrainian officials Volodymyr Zelenskiy, He said the talks were “a step forward” but that “there are still significant issues to be resolved.”
But the talks do not end there and the EU leaders will meet in L to discuss the issue in more detailAngola’s capital, Uanda, is on the edge of the EU-Africa summit.
There is much to cover today as talks on Ukraine enter what could be a decisive phase. I will bring you all the important updates here.
His Monday, November 24, 2025, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
