Zelensky calls repeat Russian attempt to push new security architecture dangerous

Kyiv's stance on Moscow's initiatives

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern regarding Russia, which he believes is again attempting to push the concept of a "new European security architecture". This idea was actively discussed by Moscow during dialogue with then-US President Joe Biden prior to the full-scale invasion.

«Я думаю, це дуже небезпечно» ("I think this is very dangerous"), the head of state emphasised, commenting on the current situation.

Conditions for possible negotiations

Zelensky noted that he had discussed this issue with Nordic countries. According to him, all of them are ready for dialogue, but only under strict adherence to a sequence of actions.

The Ukrainian President clearly outlined the priorities:

• ending the war on Ukrainian territory;
• providing Ukraine with security guarantees;
• the possibility of further dialogue on security in Europe and the world.

«Перше — зупиніть війну в Україні, друге — гарантії безпеки для України, третє — може, якийсь діалог про ці теми, про безпеку в Європі і світі. Ця послідовність дуже-дуже важлива» ("First — stop the war in Ukraine, second — security guarantees for Ukraine, third — maybe some dialogue on these topics, on security in Europe and the world. This sequence is very, very important"), Zelensky underlined.