[PARIS, France] — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a bilateral security guarantee with the United States is ready to be finalized with President Trump. This development is part of ongoing negotiations in Paris involving Ukrainian and U.S. envoys, alongside Ukraine’s allies, aiming to establish a peace framework before presenting it to Russia.
Daniele Hamamdjian of NBC News reported from London that Zelenskyy confirmed the readiness of the security guarantees document with the U.S.
Ukraine is also anticipating discussions between the U.S. and Russia to determine Moscow’s readiness to end the conflict. The recent meeting in Paris marked the third such gathering with U.S. representatives, including U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador to France Charles Kushner, along with his son Jared Kushner.
Earlier this week, the U.K., France, and Ukraine signed a declaration of intent to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is achieved. In response, the Kremlin reiterated its stance that any Western troops in Ukraine will be considered legitimate targets.
Meanwhile, southeastern Ukraine experienced a blackout after a Russian attack disrupted power in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnepropetrovsk regions. Ukrainian officials reported that around one million consumers were affected. Zelenskyy posted on X that power is restored in some areas, emphasizing the lack of military rationale for such attacks on energy infrastructure.
Hamamdjian reported that these strikes leave people without electricity and heating during winter.