Zelenskyy Seeks Constructive Peace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine met with key security officials on December 3, 2025, to discuss upcoming strategic meetings in Brussels with European national security advisors. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and coordinating security efforts across Europe.

During the meeting, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, briefed President Zelenskyy on the agenda and preparations for the Brussels meetings. They were joined by Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrii Hnatov, highlighting the military’s involvement in the security talks.

The Ukrainian delegation plans to update European leaders on recent diplomatic engagements with the United States and their implications for European security. These updates follow recent communications between American and Russian representatives in Moscow, aiming to develop a comprehensive security framework for the region.

President Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to a constructive approach in the pursuit of genuine peace in the region. He expressed expectations for productive outcomes from the discussions in Brussels, which will also set the stage for subsequent meetings in the United States with representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Following the European meetings, Umerov and Hnatov are scheduled to prepare for further discussions in the U.S., continuing Ukraine’s active engagement in international diplomacy to secure peace and stability in the region.