Zelensky, Trump, and Macron Discuss path to Peace in Paris Meeting
In a pivotal meeting in Paris, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former U.S. President Donald Trump,and French President Emmanuel Macron convened to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The gathering aimed to counter Russian propaganda, which has falsely claimed that Ukraine is hesitant to pursue peace, according to Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office.
Yermak emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts and joint strategies wiht the incoming U.S. administration. “So that they can hear us,so that they can really—and it’s not easy—very quickly get all the information for three years,so that they can get first-hand information about what’s happening on the front today,about all the risks that all this talk about some kind of ceasefire,just a ceasefire without any guarantees,” Yermak explained.
The Ukrainian delegation was clear about their stance on peace guarantees.”We were clear about our position on the guarantees, because it is very meaningful to us that this war ends in a just peace, that we have very strong legal and labor guarantees,” Yermak said. He added, “In our experience, unluckily, all the guarantees that we had until now, security was not really guaranteed to us because this war happened.”
Preparatory consultations with trump’s team before the inauguration were highlighted as a positive step. Yermak noted that this would enable both parties to begin addressing specific issues instantly after January 20. The primary focus remains achieving a just peace to end the war.
“I believe it is in accordance with Ukrainian regulations. because all that Ukraine needs is the restoration of international law, it is the restoration of our territorial integrity. And this is what we mean when we talk about a just peace,” Yermak emphasized.
The meeting in Paris underscores the global community’s commitment to finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. as the world watches, the collaboration between these key leaders is seen as a critical step toward restoring peace and stability in the region.
Teh meeting in Paris between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former U.S. President Donald Trump,and French President Emmanuel Macron was a significant effort to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The primary goal of the gathering was to counter Russian propaganda, which has falsely claimed that Ukraine is reluctant to pursue peace. Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts and joint strategies with the incoming U.S. governance to ensure that they receive accurate details about the situation on the ground.
Yermak emphasized that Ukraine is seeking a “just peace” with strong legal and labor guarantees, as past security guarantees have proven insufficient. The Ukrainian delegation made it clear that any ceasefire must come with guarantees to prevent a repeat of the current conflict. Preparatory consultations with Trump’s team before the inauguration were viewed as a positive step, allowing both parties to address specific issues immediately after January 20.
The focus of the discussions centered on restoring international law and Ukraine’s territorial integrity, which are essential components of a just peace. The meeting in Paris reflects the global community’s commitment to finding a resolution to the conflict, with the collaboration of these key leaders seen as a critical step toward restoring peace and stability in the region.
