Zelenskyy: Peace proposal presented to Russia "within days"
發佈日期: 2025-12-17 20:14
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with the US to end the fighting with Russia could be finalised within a few days
Ukraine's President has been handing out medals for bravery to soldiers throughout the war.
On the battlefield, in hospitals, at various locations across Ukraine.
As he met with one veteran, with a passing resemblance to Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself, on this occasion the Ukrainian wartime leader was in the Netherlands at a rehabilitation centre where Ukraine's wounded servicemen have been treated.
He met medics and patients at the facility as the Netherlands, like many countries in Europe, offer support for Ukraine's efforts to repel Russia.
Up the red carpet to meet another man in uniform.
At the Huis Ten Bosch Palace where Zelenskyy was greeted at the entrance by the royal guard, at one of three official residences, this one also known as the House in the Woods.
It belongs to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Ukraine's President met with the 58-year-old monarch on the day when more than thirty countries approved a compensation body to help Ukraine rebuild from damage caused by the war with Russia.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine may need two hundred billion euros.
Zelenskyy signing the visitors book, as he also suggested the ink could soon dry on a peace deal with Russia.
Speaking next to Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Zelenskyy saying a proposal to end the fighting could be presented to President Vladimir Putin and then finalised as soon as the weekend.
American partners received Europe reaction. I think the American side will contact Russia, after that there will be a meeting with Ukraine in the US at the level of negotiating teams.
Zelenskyy said that could mark the beginning of a agreement which could come "hopefully, in the coming days."
A virtual meeting of around fifty defence ministers from countries that support Ukraine.
The Ukraine Defence Contact Group or "Coalition of the Willing" talked-up the prospects of peace saying discussions had progressed further than at any time during the four-year conflict.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey saying: "We are ready to deploy when peace comes with troops on the ground and jets in the air."
"We will further expand our support to Ukraine providing an additional three billion euros," said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius
Germany adding they see it as their duty to give Ukraine a peaceful Christmas, if not this year, then in the years to come.
