Zelenskyy warns EU against new security deal without resolving Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that any attempt to discuss a new European security framework without first addressing the Russia-Ukraine war could be 'dangerous' for the European Union.

In a CNN interview, Zelenskyy said he was not aware of all the details of a potential new security framework proposed by US President Donald Trump but cautioned against discussions that could sideline efforts to end the conflict.

Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine supports a ceasefire and de-escalation but stated there had been no indication from Russia that it was prepared to take concrete steps towards ending the conflict.

He further warned that discussions on a new European security arrangement without addressing the war could have serious implications for the European Union and the wider region.

Zelenskyy also pointed out that Ukraine is not a member of the European Union or NATO, although it is seeking EU membership, and emphasized that any arrangement affecting European security would have implications for all countries in the region.

Meanwhile, Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are preparing to hold working-level trilateral talks within a week, as Zelenskyy said following a detailed conversation with Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Zelenskyy also highlighted the scale of the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine, stating that Russian forces had launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles, and 59 cruise missiles, primarily targeting energy infrastructure.