By Alperen Aktas
ISTANBUL (AA) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Friday at the Munich Security Conference that ending the Russia-Ukraine war is “unrealistic” without US President Donald Trump.
He stressed that Kyiv has feasible proposals for peace but will not compromise its territorial integrity.
Speaking at a panel titled, “In Focus – Security Guarantees for Ukraine,” Sybiha said three rounds of talks were held in Abu Dhabi in a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the US and Russia.
“We are making progress. And we are grateful to our American friends, because without Trump it is unrealistic to end this war. Under American leadership, we can make progress, but at the same time, we need to continue to put pressure on Russia. We still have the tools; we have to recognize this, this leverage,” he said.
Sybiha added that Moscow shows no willingness to engage in serious negotiations.
“Instead, the Ukrainian side has feasible proposals. What we have now: the Americans are in the process, which is great. Under Trump’s personal leadership, we have a chance to accelerate our peace efforts. And Ukraine is ready with our feasible proposals. Naturally, no peace agreements at the expense of our territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he said.
Referring to a reported 20-point peace framework, Sybiha said only three issues remain at the level of leaders, reiterating that Kyiv is prepared for concrete steps.
He also voiced hope that the next round of talks would focus on action rather than rhetoric. “This is not about the process, it’s just that now is the time for action and for concrete steps,” he said.