Zelenskyy reveals what Europe's security architecture will be based on
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that shaping Europe's future security architecture directly depends on when and how Russia's war against Ukraine ends. He stressed that Ukraine is already the continent's defensive line, the head of state made the remarks while speaking to the press following a meeting with Trump's team in Dublin.
During his conversation with journalists, Zelenskyy was asked whether he could share anything about the formation of Europe's security architecture and whether Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to take part in this process.
The Ukrainian leader said he did not know but stressed that everything depended on how the war ended and what would happen afterwards.
In his view, much depended on when and how the war in Ukraine ended, as this would affect all subsequent steps. He added that these steps would be taken after the war ended and security guarantees were provided to Ukraine.
He stressed that security guarantees for Ukraine were already part of Europe's security guarantees, since "Ukraine is already Europe's defensive line."
The president explained that Ukraine already has capabilities significant to Europe, is part of the continent, and has become part of its security architecture.
Zelenskyy also noted that if Ukraine joined NATO, it would mean one type of security architecture, as the alliance would gain a new strong country with a strong army.
He added that European leaders welcomed this prospect and that the issue had been discussed during the meeting. According to the Ukrainian leader, everyone was very positive about Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO.
If Ukraine is not in NATO, then the security architecture will be different, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
What else is important to know
Trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia resumed on November 10 and 11 for the first time since February. The following day, November 12, Trump's special envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before flying to Dublin for a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Following all the talks, the Ukrainian president outlined three key outcomes: the largest-ever prisoner exchange is expected, Europeans will be involved in the negotiations, and preparations will begin for further multilateral meetings.
Meanwhile, Trump's special envoy Jared Kushner publicly and explicitly stated that Putin had agreed to allow Europe to take part in negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.
