Zelensky calls US intention to discuss new European security architecture with Russia strange

Criticism of Washington's initiative

Volodymyr Zelensky once again expressed dissatisfaction with the position of the United States, which seeks to discuss European security issues in a format that includes Russia. The head of state characterised the American side's desire as "a bit strange" (a bit strange).

According to the president, the discussion should concern exclusively security guarantees for Ukraine, rather than a broader architecture of relations between Europe and Russia.

Position on the cause of the war

Speaking on the eve of a meeting with US representatives Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Zelensky emphasised that for three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Europe had consistently sought to establish the most amicable relations possible with Russia and stimulate trade.

"After all, for 30 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Europe sought to build the best possible relations with Russia and develop trade. Putin's war is related to his approach to other countries, not to some primordial confrontation with Europe," the Ukrainian leader stated.