Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in crucial discussions with top Trump administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, alongside NATO's Mark Rutte. The call addressed US security guarantees for Kyiv, following Ukraine's counter-proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelensky emphasized that a clear framework for these guarantees is imminent, vital for preventing future aggression. Latest news: The US has upgraded its security proposal, set for congressional approval, amid ongoing territorial concessions debates and a potential Christmas deadline for peace understanding. European leaders push for joint involvement. The New York Times (Dec 11, 2025)
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AFP reports: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had discussed US security guarantees for Kyiv with top officials from the Trump administration, a day after Ukraine submitted counter-proposals on a plan to end the war with Russia.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were all on the call, as was NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Zelensky said.
“In the near future, there will be a clear understanding of the security guarantees,” Zelensky said in a post on social media, without providing details.