Overview
- Talks were organized into three tracks covering framework documents on security guarantees, an economic prosperity package, and military-political issues.
- Representatives from about 15 European countries, NATO, the European Council, and the European Commission attended in person, while the United States participated remotely with Steve Witkoff joining online and Jared Kushner expected later.
- Ukrainian officials said no pressure was exerted on Kyiv and that the texts were prepared to avoid violating Ukraine’s constitutional order or sovereignty.
- Negotiators discussed a multilateral security design featuring Ukrainian forces as the first line, European-led troops deployed in Ukraine, and an American backstop component.
- Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed preparations for the leaders’ meeting and ongoing work to enable a multinational force to deploy after a ceasefire.