\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUkraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting of Ukrainian and European national security advisors, Kyiv, January 3, 2026<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s Coverage: Zelensky\u2019s \u201cSubstantial Overhaul\u201d of Government<\/a><\/p>\n Zelensky emphasized that forces from France and UK are essential to deter another Russian invasion or aerial attacks.<\/p>\n His comments came amid meetings of national security advisors, attended by the President, from Ukraine and European partners. US officials attended virtually.<\/p>\n Zelensky summarized:<\/p>\n Undoubtedly, the [military] presence is important to us. And undoubtedly, not everyone is ready for this\u2026.But the presence is one of the important factors, and even the existence of the Coalition of the Willing depends on whether they are ready to step up their presence.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He noted that some coalition members might refrain from sending troops, but underscored that there are minimum requirements.<\/p>\n Zelensky posted an extract of his remarks to the national security advisors laying out the path forward: a meeting of military commanders on Monday, followed by a leaders summit in Paris on Tuesday.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter these contacts, we expect a productive joint meeting with representatives of the United States,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Now we have a new wave, a new chance to finish this war. And we are thankful that on the diplomatic path, we are also not alone. I thank our partner states and their leaders for their consistent support for our country.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Zelensky emphasized, \u201cIf Russia blocks all of this \u2013 and as I said, it depends on our partners \u2013 if our partners do not compel Russia to stop the war, there will be another path: to defend ourselves.<\/p>\n I met with the national security advisors of the Coalition of the Willing member states.<\/p>\n Today, three panels were held involving Ukraine\u2019s negotiating team and 18 participants from various countries and institutions. The primary focus was on security guarantees, rebuilding, and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/PivXZ7mPbx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Volodymyr Zelenskyy \/ \u0412\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043c\u0438\u0440 \u0417\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 (@ZelenskyyUa) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n
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