Alongside Preparations for a Meeting With President Trump in the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held Six Phone Calls With European Leaders and the NATO Secretary General:[...]

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Alongside preparations for a highest-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held six separate phone calls: with President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal, Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

The Head of State briefed them on diplomatic efforts, shared the latest details of talks with the American side, and thanked them for their support for Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alexander Stubb updated each other on their contacts with partners. Ukraine is preparing for meetings and negotiations in the United States, and as of today, the Ukrainian and American negotiating teams have made significant progress. According to the President of Ukraine, much has been accomplished in drafting the necessary security guarantees, the recovery and economic development plan, as well as the 20-point framework document.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland share the view that the intensity of this work is truly helping, and that not a single day or hour can be lost.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kristen Michal discussed further cooperation and the importance of continued support for Ukraine. The Head of State stressed that Estonia has been supporting Ukraine greatly since the very beginning of Russia's full-scale aggression, and starting January 1, it will be coordinating the work of the Nordic-Baltic Eight countries.

The conversation also covered the implementation of joint projects under the SAFE instrument, as well as the significance of the PURL initiative, which enables Ukraine, among other things, to strengthen its air defense and protect its energy sector.

During his call with Mark Carney, the President thanked Canada for its clear recognition of the necessity for joint efforts to guarantee security and real recovery.

The Head of State emphasized that, in the coming days, much can be accomplished both bilaterally between Ukraine and the United States, as well as with the Coalition of the Willing partners. It is critical that everyone jointly and constructively bolsters Ukraine's ability to protect life, reinforces its front-line positions, and enhances the effectiveness of the negotiation process.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that it is Russia that is dragging its feet and trying to waste time. Ukraine believes there should be no weekends or pauses while the bloodshed continues.

During his conversation with Mette Frederiksen, the President emphasized that Ukraine is working constructively with the United States in the negotiation process.

The Head of State noted that Russia must see that the responsibility for thwarting peace efforts and prolonging the war will be solely on Moscow, and accordingly, the world's response will be tough.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately highlighted Denmark's significant contribution to not only Ukraine's but all of Europe's defense.

The President thanked Denmark for its Presidency of the European Union. The Head of State emphasized that over these six months, very significant steps were made, including the decision on a EUR 90 billion financial security guarantee for Ukraine.

The leaders agreed to continue working closely in order to advance toward really putting security guarantees into action, both in bilateral work with the United States and with partners in Europe.

The President and the Federal Chancellor of Germany focused on preparations for the meeting with Donald Trump, coordinated their positions, and agreed to continue acting together with European partners.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that thanks to cooperation with Germany, thousands of lives in Ukraine have been saved from Russian strikes.

The Head of State and the NATO Secretary General also coordinated their positions ahead of the meetings in Florida, as it is important to work at maximum productivity in the coming days, as always.

The President emphasized that Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace and will continue working efficiently to ensure all necessary documents are prepared as quickly as possible.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte discussed joint efforts to guarantee security and to develop coordinated European positions that will support not only Ukraine but all of Europe.

The President also shared details of his recent conversations with President Trump's envoys and key aspects of the process.