Zelenskiy Urges Security Guarantees from Trump in Paris Amid Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and 10 to 12 Patriot Systems

Dec 11, 2024, 08:35 AM

In a significant meeting in Paris, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed the need for security guarantees from Western allies during his first discussion with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump since the recent election. Sources indicated that Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of these guarantees for any negotiated conclusion to the ongoing war with Russia. Trump, in turn, expressed his desire for an immediate ceasefire and urged for negotiations to end the conflict promptly. However, details regarding a specific peace plan were not disclosed by either Trump or his advisors during the meeting. Zelenskiy also highlighted Ukraine's request for additional military support, specifically mentioning the need for 10 to 12 Patriot air defense systems to bolster its defense capabilities against potential threats.