Ukraine reports progress on US security guarantees following talks with Trump envoys

(SeaPRwire) –   On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted fresh momentum toward ending his country’s war with Russia after a high-level call with envoys of former U.S. President Donald Trump, pointing to progress on a U.S.-backed security agreement.

Zelenskyy announced in an X post that he and his senior officials held a “positive” discussion with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, with talks focused on securing a “dignified peace.”

“We agreed to strengthen security guarantees, and I have already ordered our team to update the relevant documents promptly, so that Ukraine’s security guarantees are solid, post-war reconstruction prospects are tangible, and all plans are actionable,” Zelenskyy wrote.

He stressed that Ukraine needs clear agreements so that its citizens know exactly how international partners will act to deter any new Russian aggression.

“We need strong, shared stances, and Ukraine’s contribution to this strength is beyond question,” Zelenskyy wrote. “… I expect the teams will do substantial work in the coming days so that we can all see clear progress. A trilateral format — a leaders’ format — all of this is necessary.”

In a separate video statement released later, Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched a massive wave of more than 700 drones on Wednesday, including “shaheds,” that targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, food warehouses and residential buildings across multiple regions.

While Ukrainian forces intercepted approximately 90% of the incoming drones, Zelenskyy condemned the airstrike as Russia’s direct response to Ukraine’s proposal for an Easter ceasefire.

He noted that a pause in fighting during the holiday was meant to serve as a signal that diplomacy could achieve success.

Outside of the U.S. and Europe, Zelenskyy said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is working to lock in long-term defense contracts with several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and Turkey.