President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with António Costa, President of the European Council, to discuss the outcomes of a recent European Council meeting and the path forward for Ukraine. The meeting, which followed discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, focused on securing peace and stability in Ukraine and Europe. Zelenskyy highlighted the critical progress made in ensuring security guarantees for Ukraine, emphasizing their practical importance in safeguarding the nation’s independence. Both leaders agreed on the significance of ongoing cooperation and the unity of the European Union in supporting Ukraine. The conversation also explored the preparation of the new 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy reiterated the necessity of maintaining pressure on Russia until it takes concrete steps to cease hostilities. Furthermore, the dialogue underscored the importance of EU unity in facilitating Ukraine’s journey toward EU membership and opening negotiation clusters. Post navigation Gaza Faces Humanitarian Crisis UN Warns of Rising Sexual Violence