Dublin:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for Europe to be consistently involved in peace negotiations, asserting that recent discussions were substantial.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Zelenskyy made these remarks at the European Political Community summit in Dublin. He noted the seriousness of the talks, which included a prisoner exchange agreement between Moscow and Kyiv following US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

Zelenskyy also addressed the issue of security guarantees, expressing concern over the dialogue between the US and Russia, which he perceived as aiming to establish a new security framework involving Europe and Russia. He urged Europe to focus more on this matter.

Ukraine's priorities, according to Zelenskyy, remain focused on acquiring air defense interceptors and missiles. He called for assistance in obtaining these resources and highlighted the need for F-16 fighter jets, ammunition, and energy infrastructure support ahead of the winter.