Ukraine Security Chief Umerov Reports Progress in US Talks

Regional and Ukrainian outlets focus on Zelenskyy’s claim that Washington linked security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas and on strong domestic opposition to such a trade. They stress that any land-for-security formula would be seen as rewarding Russian aggression and undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty. They expect Kyiv to resist territorial concessions even if this slows or complicates talks with both the United States and Russia.

• •Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US security guarantees were tied to Ukraine giving up Donbas.
• •Ukrainian commentators argue that a land-for-security deal would legitimize Russia’s territorial gains.
• •Editorials in Kyiv insist that Ukraine must reject any proposal to trade land for peace or security guarantees.
• •Regional coverage notes that Zelenskyy has already received a detailed report from negotiators on the Florida talks.
• •Ukrainian voices warn that accepting territorial concessions could weaken domestic support for any peace agreement.