Zelenskyy Urges Partners to Restrict Russian Arms Production and Calls for Europe’s Full Participation in Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his international partners to further limit Russia's weapons manufacturing in a bid to pressure Moscow into seeking peace. He also urged Europe to take a more active role in upcoming peace talks concerning Russia's conflict with Ukraine. "We ask all our partners: it is necessary to restrict the production of Russian weapons.

This is one of the best ways to push Russia toward peace," Zelenskyy stated. Following consultations with US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Ukraine anticipates a response from Russia regarding humanitarian concerns and security assurances. "We expect to receive Russia's response from President Trump’s special envoys tomorrow evening on the humanitarian track and security guarantees," he added.

Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Europe participating in negotiations as a full-fledged partner rather than merely attending the proceedings. "We want Europe to be an equal participant in the negotiations next time, not just present at the negotiating venue or on the sidelines of the meeting," the president declared.