Ukraine's Push for Security and Recovery Support

A team from Ukraine is traveling to the United States to discuss security promises and plans for rebuilding after the war. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared this news, hoping these talks will lead to agreements during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Ukrainian team wants clear answers from the U. S. about Russia's views on ending the war. This is a big deal because Russia and the U. S. have different ideas about how to achieve peace. President Donald Trump mentioned he might meet with Zelenskiy in Davos. This is interesting because Trump has been critical of Zelenskiy in the past. Trump also said Russia is ready for a peace deal, but he thinks Zelenskiy is the one standing in the way. This is a big contrast to what European allies believe.Ukraine has finished preparing documents for a "prosperity package" to help with post-war recovery and security guarantees. They estimate they will need $800 billion for rebuilding. The goal is to make sure Ukraine is safe from future Russian attacks. Zelenskiy accused Russia of delaying peace efforts. He pointed to recent attacks on Ukraine's energy systems as proof that Russia is not serious about peace. Instead, Russia seems focused on causing more destruction. The U. S. is working on a peace framework for Ukraine to present to Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its European allies want to ensure Ukraine's future safety.