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Zelenskyy said Ukraine's delegation is heading to the US for Geneva-based talks, expressing optimism that both sides can soon agree on concrete steps toward a dignified and negotiated end to the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
UPDATED: Nov 30, 2025 00:48 IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes Kyiv and Washington could agree on the key steps needed for a dignified resolution to the war within the next few days.
Zelenskyy said in a tweet that the Ukrainian delegation would reach the United States by Saturday evening to continue talks based on the Geneva points, adding: “Diplomacy remains active. The American side is demonstrating a constructive approach, and in the coming days it is feasible to flesh out the steps to determine how to bring the war to a dignified end. The Ukrainian delegation has the necessary directives, and I expect the guys to work in accordance with clear Ukrainian priorities.”
Zelenskyy added that preparations are underway for further engagement with international partners next week, especially on strengthening Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities, an area where Kyiv is counting heavily on allied support.
On Saturday, a Ukrainian team led by Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umierov departed for the US for continued talks on Washington’s proposed “peace plan,” with Zelenskyy expecting a full report on Sunday.
Axios previously reported that Andrii Yermak had also been expected to travel for these negotiations. The nine-member Ukrainian delegation includes Umierov; Defence Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov; Security Service deputy head Vadym Poklad; and Armed Forces General Staff chief Andrii Hnatov, among others, who will participate in discussions on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Published By:
Aashish Vashistha
Published On:
Nov 30, 2025
