Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the 30th that he is ready for any kind of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian side said on the same day that after Ukraine attacks Putin's official residence, Russia will take a tougher position in the negotiations. Zelensky said on social media on the 30th that although he previously emphasized the serious lack of mutual trust between the two sides, he is still willing to meet Putin. “I told President Trump and European leaders that I am ready for any kind of meeting with Putin. I'm not afraid of any form.” On the same day, he also said that the Ukrainian side is discussing the possibility of sending US troops to Ukraine under a safety and security framework with representatives of the US side and European “volunteer alliance” countries. “America's military presence in Ukraine will greatly enhance security for Ukraine.” According to Zelensky, Ukraine and the “Volunteer League” countries agreed to hold a meeting with national security assistants in Ukraine on January 3, 2026, and a leader-level meeting in France on January 6. The US side will send representatives to attend the conference.

Ukrainian President Zelensky said on the 30th that he is ready for any kind of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian side said on the same day that after Ukraine attacks Putin's official residence, Russia will take a tougher position in the negotiations. Zelensky said on social media on the 30th that although he previously emphasized the serious lack of mutual trust between the two sides, he is still willing to meet Putin. “I told President Trump and European leaders that I am ready for any kind of meeting with Putin. I'm not afraid of any form.” On the same day, he also said that the Ukrainian side is discussing the possibility of sending US troops to Ukraine under a safety and security framework with representatives of the US side and European “volunteer alliance” countries. “America's military presence in Ukraine will greatly enhance security for Ukraine.” According to Zelensky, Ukraine and the “Volunteer League” countries agreed to hold a meeting with national security assistants in Ukraine on January 3, 2026, and a leader-level meeting in France on January 6. The US side will send representatives to attend the conference.