Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the German capital to hold talks with European leaders and U.S. envoys in search of a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. "We are considering a 20-point framework plan, culminating in a ceasefire (...) we want to ensure that the war does not repeat itself," he declared. He specified that "bilateral security discussions" are currently considering a mechanism inspired by Article 5 of NATO, without implying Ukraine's formal accession to the Atlantic Alliance. Zelenskyy also reaffirmed his readiness for dialogue, while acknowledging that he has not yet received a response from the U.S. to the latest version of the plan of proposals to end the conflict, which was modified this week by Kyiv and its European allies and subsequently sent to Washington. The president also reiterated that Kyiv insists on receiving security guarantees from its European allies and Washington to deter Russia from a new attack in the event of a ceasefire. "I have heard several messages through my negotiating team, but I have received all the signals and will be ready for the dialogue that will begin now," Zelenskyy stated. In response, the Kremlin has already rejected in advance the possible modifications introduced by Ukrainians and Europeans to the U.S. peace plan.
