(KYIV, UKRAINE) – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held talks with national security advisers from member states of the Coalition of the Willing, focusing on security guarantees, post war reconstruction, and a structured framework aimed at achieving a lasting and credible peace.
According to information released on Friday and reported by UNN, the meeting brought together the Ukrainian negotiating team and 18 representatives from partner countries and international institutions. The discussions were organised into three working panels, reflecting the scale and depth of the issues under consideration.
The central themes of the meeting were the provision of long term security guarantees for Ukraine, planning for reconstruction, and agreement on the basic principles required for a sustainable peace settlement. Participants reviewed existing draft documents and proposals that have been developed through earlier diplomatic engagements.
President Zelenskyy said the meeting also clarified the sequence of upcoming high level consultations. He confirmed that a meeting of chiefs of general staffs from partner countries is scheduled for January 5, followed by a leadership level meeting in Paris on January 6. These discussions are expected to pave the way for a broader joint meeting with representatives of the United States.
Zelenskyy said these steps represent a renewed opportunity to move closer to ending the war, while stressing that any peace must be grounded in concrete security arrangements rather than declarations alone. He emphasised the importance of coordinated action among Ukraine’s partners to ensure that diplomatic efforts translate into practical outcomes.
The Ukrainian leader also expressed appreciation for continued international support, noting that Ukraine is not acting in isolation on the diplomatic front. He thanked partner states and their leaders for what he described as consistent and sustained backing for Ukraine during the conflict.
The meeting comes as Kyiv continues to seek stronger international commitments in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion, now in its fourth year. Ukraine has repeatedly argued that credible security guarantees are essential to prevent future aggression by the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and to ensure long term stability in the region.
In related domestic developments, Zelenskyy has proposed appointing Denys Shmyhal as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy. The president thanked Shmyhal for his work at the Ministry of Defence and highlighted the need for a systematic and coordinated approach to safeguarding Ukraine’s energy sector, particularly amid continued attacks on infrastructure.
Zelenskyy also indicated that Mykhailo Fedorov could be considered for the position of Minister of Defence, signalling potential changes within the government as Ukraine adapts its leadership structures to the ongoing demands of the war and diplomatic process.