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European leaders urge unity as Zelenskiy resists territorial concessions in US peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed that discussions over eastern Ukraine remain deadlocked, with no agreement reached on territorial compromises during recent US-mediated peace talks. The talks, held in Florida, aimed to outline the foundations of a ceasefire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow but instead exposed deep divisions over Ukraine’s sovereignty and security future.
Speaking after the negotiations, Zelenskiy said the discussions touched on “sensitive and fundamental issues,” particularly the status of the Donbas region and Ukraine’s security guarantees. "No document or accord includes any concessions on Ukrainian territory," he emphasized in comments published by Bloomberg News. The Ukrainian leader underlined that preserving national integrity remains his government’s top priority, despite growing diplomatic pressure.
US officials described the talks as “constructive” but acknowledged persistent disagreements on the control of Donetsk and Luhansk, as well as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Former US envoy Keith Kellogg stated that most aspects of the framework were “nearly finalized,” except for those contentious points.
Former US President Donald Trump criticized Zelenskiy’s cautious stance, saying he was “disappointed” that the Ukrainian leader had not yet reviewed the full proposal. “His people love it, Russia is fine with it, but I’m not sure Zelenskiy’s fine with it,” he told reporters in Washington.
In a parallel diplomatic effort, Zelenskiy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London to coordinate a unified European position. Macron emphasized that any sustainable peace must include "solid security guarantees" for Ukraine.
As Russian forces continue advancing in parts of Donetsk, European leaders have urged caution against accepting a deal that could weaken Ukraine’s long-term defense. Despite the stalemate, Western diplomats are expected to continue mediation efforts in the coming weeks, seeking to balance security concerns with the broader aim of ending the war through negotiation.
