Zelensky warns Europe over US-Russia talks on broader security arrangements

Arriving directly from U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner headed straight for the Kremlin, eager to bend the ear of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Amid a renewed U.S. push to end the war in Ukraine, they urged Putin to include European countries in negotiations. We've seen a big change with the Europeans, and we think there's very strong momentum and desire to engage together. The Russian president was less enthusiastic about the idea. Once a peace agreement is signed, they will immediately deploy troops in Ukraine. I would really like to... We would really like you, esteemed gentlemen, and the American administration as a whole to work with your European allies so that they finally decide whether they want peace or war in Ukraine. Ukraine Following the two-hour meeting, the American diplomats headed to Dublin, with a guarantee from the Kremlin that peace talks would continue. Over 40 European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, were waiting for them in the Irish capital after spending the day at a European security summit. Top of the agenda, the war in Ukraine. A lot of talk about security guarantees, and here Europe really needs to pay attention. When the Americans and Russians talk about this, it's not just about security guarantees for Ukraine. In fact, it's more about some kind of new security framework between Europe and Russia, and we find this approach a bit strange. Zelensky's warning comes after U.S. negotiators floated a potential new security architecture for Europe during peace talks. Putin has long looked to change the continent's security framework and roll back the NATO military alliance.