Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held telephone conversations with key international leaders in recent days, such as Emmanuel Macron and Justin Trudeau. According to an official statement, Zelensky discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with Macron and reaffirmed Kiev's commitment to seeking a just and lasting peace. On the other hand, he discussed with Trudeau the continuity of military aid, energy cooperation, sanctions against Russia, and the use of frozen Russian assets.
In his interactions with world leaders, Zelensky has made it clear that Ukraine's main goal remains to achieve a just and lasting peace. In fact, during the conversation with Trudeau, he emphasized the importance of including Kiev at the negotiation table to achieve a peaceful end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. As the international community closely follows developments in Ukraine, Zelensky is preparing to meet with other important figures, such as Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Pedro Sánchez.
In a gesture that has garnered some international recognition, the UK Defence Minister compared Zelensky's actions to those of Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister. While the official Ukrainian press praises Zelensky, the Russian press has been critical, reproducing unfavorable statements from U.S. officials. Among them, criticisms from Marco Rubio and Elon Musk stand out, who have questioned the veracity of certain claims and the destination of funds allocated to Ukraine.
Amid these international interactions, Zelensky is preparing for more relevant meetings in the coming days with leaders of the European Union and Spain. As Ukraine commemorates the third anniversary of the conflict with Russia, global attention is focused on the country's efforts to find a peaceful solution to the situation.
