Zelensky & von der Leyen Discuss EU Support & Ukraine’s Progress

Umerov: «Productive talks with the US, a success»

The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, said the meeting in Florida with senior US officials was “productive and positive”. CNN reports it. “Our goal is a prosperous and strong Ukraine,” Umerov told reporters, “We discussed all issues important for Ukraine. And the United States was very supportive.” The meeting followed the success of previous talks between the United States and Ukraine in Geneva, he added.

Rubio: «Productive talks but there is still work to be done»

The talks between the US and Ukraine “have been productive but there is still work to be done”. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this in Miami. Speaking to the press, Rubio reiterated: “We don’t just want the war to end, we want Ukraine to be safe forever, to never have to face a new invasion.” “Obviously there is another party involved that will have to be part of the equation, and we will continue this later this week when Witkoff travels to Moscow, although we have been in contact at various levels with the Russian side and are well aware of their views,” Rubio clarified.

Zelensky hears von der Leyen: «Full coordination with the EU Commission»

“We maintain full coordination with the European Commission and I am grateful for the support.” This is what Volodymyr Zelensky writes in the post on “It is also important that Ursula pays close attention to the need to strengthen our resilience in the face of Russia’s constant attacks on our infrastructure and energy sector,” concludes the Ukrainian president.

The Ukrainian president also said that he had spoken with the Secretary General of NATO: “I spoke with Mark Rutte and we will speak again in these days. These are important days and a lot can change. We coordinate closely, and for our actions and for the actions of all partners, the common ones, the common positions, will be extremely effective. Thank you for the support!”.