Zelensky: Europe needs to appoint a single representative for peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement to the press in Copenhagen during his visit to Denmark. Zelensky stated that they are ready for a leaders' level meeting to end the war, but they are not sure if Russia is ready for it. Emphasizing that everyone in Europe wants to be represented in future peace negotiations but having too many representatives would complicate the talks, Zelensky said, “Everyone's voice is very important, but 40 people cannot talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin. I hope a decision on Europe's sole representative will be made before the end of November.”

Referring to the trilateral negotiations conducted between the delegations of Ukraine, the USA, and Russia in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zelensky said, “It is difficult to reach an agreement with the Russians. Humanitarian issues and security guarantees are being discussed in the negotiations. The release of prisoners of war is among the priority topics.”

Zelensky noted that they need the USA and that the strongest security guarantee Ukraine can receive would come from Europe and the USA, stating, “We need European resources for more defense.”