Zelenskyy says ‘documents fully prepared’ on peace deal after talks with Witkoff, Kushner

By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said that some documents of the peace deal are “fully prepared” after he held a discussion with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Zelenskyy in a video message on X, stated that the two nations must resolve the “sensitive issues” to each a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

“It is important if we succeed in organizing what we discussed today with President Trump’s envoys. Some documents, as I see it, are nearly ready, and some documents are fully prepared. Of course, there is still work to be done on sensitive issues. But together with the American team, we understand how to put all of this in place. The weeks ahead may also be intensive. Thank you, America,” he said.

Zelenskyy, joined by Ukrainian envoys, held a discussion with US counterparts Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and stated that there are “good ideas” for the lasting peace.

He expressed gratitude towards the US envoys, he wrote on X, “Today we had a very good conversation with President Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff @SEPeaceMissions and @jaredkushner. I thank them for the constructive approach, the intensive work, and the kind words and Christmas greetings to the Ukrainian people. We are truly working 24/7 to bring closer the end of this brutal Russian war against Ukraine and to ensure that all documents and steps are realistic, effective, and reliable.”

“We discussed certain substantive details of the ongoing work. There are good ideas that can work toward a shared outcome and lasting peace. Real security, real recovery, and real peace are what all of us need – Ukraine, the United States, Europe, and every partner who helps us. I hope that today’s Christmas understandings and the ideas we discussed will prove useful,” he added.

Zelenskyy also extended Christmas greetings to US President Donald Trump.

“During the conversation, I was joined by Rustem Umerov, Andrii Hnatov, Andrii Sybiha, Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ihor Brusylo, and Oleksandr Bevz. Our entire diplomatic team is doing their utmost. We agreed that Rustem will speak again today with Steve and Jared. We believe this is the right approach – not to lose a single day or a single opportunity that can bring the result closer. May today’s conversation become another step toward peace. I also asked the guys to pass along our Christmas greetings to Donald Trump and the entire Trump family. Thank you,” the X post read.

He also wished Ukrainians on the occasion of Christmas, Zelenskyy called for peace while also slammed Russia for launching a massive attack on the eve of the festival.

Zelenskyy said in his Christmas message “We are happy when we hear the music of Christmas, but even happier when we do not hear the music of evil, when we do not hear drones and missiles flying overhead.”