Zelensky shows medal before US talks, says Kyiv ready with proposals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine's negotiation team ahead of talks with US representatives, stating that Kyiv has prepared its proposals and is ready for constructive dialogue. He emphasized Ukraine's interest in ending the war but expects security guarantees and a dignified post-war peace. Zelensky said Ukraine remains constructive and seeks to bring the war's end closer, with prepared proposals requiring coordinated, meaningful, and realistic work. He stressed that security guarantees and the nature of the future peace are as important as a ceasefire. On Saturday, September 5, US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin for three hours, a meeting that reportedly yielded no results. Trump expressed confidence in the process, citing the envoys' diplomatic experience.