Zelensky arrived in Halifax, Canada
Table of Contents
- Zelensky arrived in Halifax, Canada
- The new corruption investigation
- Zelensky: “700-800 billion will be needed for reconstruction”
- Video call between Zelensky and leaders “in the late afternoon”
- Tusk: “Zelensky open to concessions, but Moscow attacks again”
- Zelensky: “From Trump with clear red lines”
- New air alert in Kiev
- Zelensky: meeting with Trump confirms progress with the USA
- Zelensky: “No sign that China is ready to join peace efforts”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Halifaxin Canadawhere he will meet the prime minister Mark Carney, in an intermediate stage before arriving in Florida for tomorrow’s face-to-face meeting with the American president Donald Trump to Mar-a-Lago.
“We have arrived in Halifax – Zelensky’s spokesperson, Serguiï Nykyforov, told journalists – A bilateral meeting is planned between the president and Prime Minister Carney, followed by a joint telephone conversation with European leaders”.
The new corruption investigation
The Agency for Fighting Corruption in Ukraine (Nabu) has indicted several deputies of having sold their votes to the Verkhovna Rada and ordered searches of the offices of parliamentary groups which were initially blocked by the security forces, in a new case destined to cause a sensation after the investigation into the embezzlement of around 100 million dollars in the energy sector which affected Volodymir Zelensky’s right-hand man, Andryi Yermak, forcing him to resignation, as well as two ministers. The investigation brought to light “an organized crime group which also includes some deputies” who “systematically received illicit advantages for voting in the Rada”.
Zelensky: “700-800 billion will be needed for reconstruction”
“We are collaborating with the United States to the definition of one roadmap for the prosperity of Ukraine. Our vision, shared with the United States, extends to 2040 and covers the key elements of an agreement on investments and future prosperity.” The Ukrainian president wrote this on X Volodymyr Zelenskyon the eve of his meeting with the US president Donald Trump in Florida. The Ukrainian leader underlined that for the reconstruction of the country, it is estimated that “approximately 700-800 billion“of dollars. “The main aspects and directions are our national objectives, life expectancy, the return of refugees, GDP per capita, new jobs, security guarantees and then access to markets andaccession to the European Union“, Zelensky underlined.
Video call between Zelensky and leaders “in the late afternoon”
The video call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders is expected “in the late afternoon, close to the evening”, according to European reference time. European sources indicate this, clarifying that the ‘Berlin group’ will participate, the format that met on 15 December in the German capital. Expected at the meeting are German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, together with the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa.
Tusk: “Zelensky open to concessions, but Moscow attacks again”
“Contrary to President Trump’s expectations and despite Zelensky’s willingness to make concessions, Russia has again brutally attacked residential areas of Kiev.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote this on
Zelensky: “From Trump with clear red lines”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy anticipates that Ukraine will coordinate its positions with European partners in relation to tomorrow’s meeting in Palm Beach with Donald Trump to define a peace plan for Ukraine to which Kiev, added the Ukrainian President, presents itself “with clear red lines”. These consultations will take place both before and after the summit. Security guarantees and the territorial integrity of Ukraine, added the Ukrainian President while speaking to the journalists following him on the mission to Florida, remain the crucial priorities of the negotiations. European leaders will be informed of the results of the meeting. “We intend to talk to European leaders. We will discuss all issues, inform them and tell them the details of the documents that I will bring with me from the US President,” Zelensky said. “We will not recognize anything under any conditions,” he simply clarified.
The summit will be held near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. And it will begin at three in the afternoon (local time), according to the White House schedule.
New air alert in Kiev
New air alert in Kiev and several regions of Ukraine. The news was reported by the Ukrinform agency which cited the local authorities. Russia has already launched a massive attack in the Kiev region in the last few hours, resulting in the death of two people. Another 32 people including two children were injured
Zelensky: meeting with Trump confirms progress with the USA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump confirms “progress” in negotiations between Ukraine and the United States. Rbc Ukraine reports it. “The fact that there will be a meeting with Trump tomorrow shows that progress is there,” he underlined.
Zelensky: “No sign that China is ready to join peace efforts”
There are no signs that China is ready to join the peace efforts. Volodymyr Zelensky said this on board the plane that will take him first to Canada and then to the United States to see Donald Trump. The Ukrainian president – according to the Bloomberg agency – explained that he will also talk to Trump about the roadmap for the Ukrainian economy until 2040.
