This statement comes in response to recent talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who have expressed intentions to initiate discussions aimed at ending the ongoing war.

“We cannot accept it, as an independent country,” Zelensky said and highlighted Ukraine’s need for a seat at the negotiating table. Trump noted a “good possibility” for resolving the conflict after his phone conversation with Putin, suggesting that representatives from Russia and the US would meet in Munich.

But Zelensky’s adviser, Dmytro Lytvyn, stated that no significant talks with Russia are expected during the Munich security conference.

During a call with Trump, Zelensky reiterated that any agreements made without Ukraine’s involvement “are unacceptable” and stressed the importance of European nations being included in the negotiations.

He mentioned that security guarantees are a “top priority” for Ukraine, which he feels would not be achievable without US support.

Zelensky also warned world leaders against trusting Putin’s claims of a willingness to end the war.

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His comments were echoed by various European leaders, including UK Defence Secretary John Healey and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who insisted that any negotiations must include Ukraine.