Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Zelenskyy Awaits Trump Approval on Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a plan for the U.S. to help protect Ukraine is almost ready for U.S. President Donald Trump to approve.
They talked about this in meetings in Paris.
Ukraine wants the U.S. to promise to help them for a long time if there's a ceasefire.
They also discussed who should control the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and whether Ukraine should give up any of its land.
The U.S. has some ideas, but Ukraine doesn't want to give up any of its territory.
Most Ukrainians agree with this.
Zelenskyy also thinks the U.S. should put more pressure on Russia to stop the war.
The cost to rebuild Ukraine is estimated at $524 billion.
Zelenskyy says the bilateral security guarantees document is 'essentially ready' for Trump's approval.
Meetings in Paris addressed complex issues, including control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and territorial disputes.
Ukraine seeks long-term security guarantees from the U.S. in case of a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for increased pressure on Russia alongside negotiation efforts.
The cost of Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery is estimated at $524 billion.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Zelenskyy awaits Trump's approval on a bilateral security guarantees document for Ukraine
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Why
- To discuss peace talks, security guarantees, and territorial issues in the ongoing conflict with Russia
- Key Figures
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Rustem Umerov
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Date
- January 8, 2026
- Main Issues
- Security guarantees, territorial disputes, Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
- U.S. Proposals
- Security guarantees, economic benefits, post-war access for the U.S. in Ukraine
- Ukrainian Stance
- Opposition to ceding territory, joint Ukrainian-American use of Zaporizhzhia plant
- Public Opinion
- Three-quarters of Ukrainians oppose ceding territory
- Cost of Reconstruction
- $524 billion
Sources
Zelenskiy seeks new Trump meeting as peace negotiators tackle land issue
Zelenskyy seeks another Trump meeting as peace negotiators tackle 'problematic' land issues
Zelenskiy says US security guarantees document set to be finalised with Trump
