Ukrainian Ambassador on Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks and Trump's Role

Ukraine's Diplomatic Efforts

• 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna describes President Zelenskyy's recent trip to meet with President Trump as a significant step, not a routine diplomatic visit.
• ⚡ The meeting aimed to advance the process of negotiations to end the Ukraine-Russia war, with both leaders expressing optimism.
• 🗓️ A calendar of next steps was agreed upon, including the American team heading to Moscow and Ukrainian team starting trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

Trust and Negotiations with Russia

• 💬 The ambassador reiterates the Ukrainian stance that Vladimir Putin does not want success for Ukraine and that this reality has not changed.
• 🇦🇪 The trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi are seen as a test of the leverage provided to Russians by President Trump and their commitment to ending the war.
• ⚠️ The war is characterized as simple terror that should be stopped, with the current map showing minimal changes in territorial control.

Progress and Pressure on Russia

• 📈 The US Special Envoy Steve Wickoff noted more progress in the last six to seven weeks since Geneva than in the previous three to four years, according to Ukrainians.
• 🤝 Progress has been made in securing the negotiating team level, with a clear call to action agreed upon by both Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy.
• 💥 Ukraine has demonstrated its ability to defend itself effectively, increasing the price for Russia's continued presence on the front lines, citing 35,000 dead Russian soldiers.

Ukraine's Peace Plan and Future

• 🕊️ Ukraine is ready to make major concessions as part of a 20-point peace plan focusing on a just process and security guarantees.
• 🇪🇺 The ambassador emphasizes Ukraine's role as a member of the European Union, a guarantor of European security, and a front line of freedom in Europe.
• 🌍 The final answer to any question regarding the war's resolution will be given by the people of Ukraine.