Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed plans to hold talks with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, with the aim of pushing for additional sanctions against Russia over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
“Tomorrow we will try to connect with President Trump, and we’ll speak about it,” Zelensky stated on Wednesday during a visit to Copenhagen. He noted that Kyiv had also received “signals from the United States that it will provide a backstop, and this is important.”
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that there is already a “solid basis” for potential security guarantees if a ceasefire is reached, pointing to “bilateral agreements, including one with Denmark.”
“We share the view that Ukraine’s future security needs Article 5,” he said, referencing NATO’s principle of collective defence, which treats an attack on one member as an attack on all.
According to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s office, Zelensky’s visit to Copenhagen centered on discussions about “how the Nordic-Baltic countries can ensure further support for Ukraine on the frontline and in the negotiating room.”
Following his trip to Denmark, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with other European leaders in Paris on Thursday. The agenda includes talks on security guarantees designed to shield Ukraine from renewed Russian attacks in the event of a peace deal.
Kyiv has been pressing for either a European-led peacekeeping force or NATO-style defence guarantees if direct membership in the alliance, firmly rejected by Russian President Vladimir Putin, remains unattainable.
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President Zelensky is seeking stronger international backing, including new US sanctions against Russia and NATO-like guarantees for Ukraine’s security.
His diplomatic push involves talks with President Trump and European leaders, as Kyiv continues to push for long-term protection if peace talks with Moscow progress.
