--- title: "Zelenskyy outlines three conditions for dialogue with Russia on European security" description: "Zelenskyy stated that Russia is once again promoting the idea of a new European security architecture voiced before the invasion. Dialogue is only possible after ending the war and securing guarantees for Ukraine." date: 2026-11-10T23:12:17.166Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-outlines-conditions-european-security-dialogue tags: [ukraine-war, security-architecture, zelensky, nato, europe] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelenskyy outlines three conditions for dialogue with Russia on European security ![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a statement on European security](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/10/zelensky-nazval-usloviya-dialoga-o-bezopasnosti-europy/zelensky-nazval-usloviya-dialoga-o-bezopasnosti-europy-1.webp) ## Key Points - Zelenskyy stated that Russia is likely pushing once again for the 'new European security architecture' voiced prior to the full-scale invasion. - The president outlined the sequence: first ending the war, then security guarantees for Ukraine, and only then a potential dialogue on European security. - According to RBC-Ukraine sources, the Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi mentioned security architecture proposals put forward by Putin to Biden in December 2021. - Washington is promoting a pan-European security pact, while the EU insists that Russia must first stop the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia is likely pushing once again for the idea of a 'new European security architecture' — the very same concept Moscow presented to the Biden administration prior to the full-scale invasion. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement from the head of state. According to him, discussing this matter is only possible after the war is brought to an end and security guarantees are provided to Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that the sequence of steps is fundamental here: first peace, then guarantees, and only afterward a potential dialogue on security in Europe and the world. ### 'The exact same architecture as before the war' According to Zelenskyy, Moscow appears to be attempting to promote the same concept of a 'new European security architecture' that it did in dialogue with Biden ahead of the full-scale war. According to sources from RBC-Ukraine, on the first day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, the Russian delegation brought up its proposals for altering the security architecture, which Vladimir Putin had put forward to Joe Biden in December 2021. These include a refusal of further NATO expansion and restrictions on Western military cooperation with Ukraine. Thus, Kyiv assesses Moscow's position as unchanged: it proposes discussing a security overhaul without halting military operations. ### 'Stop the war first' Zelenskyy clearly outlined the sequence that, in his view, must be followed. 'First — stop the war in Ukraine; second — security guarantees for Ukraine; third — perhaps some dialogue on these topics, on security in Europe and the world. This sequence is very important,' the president stated. He stressed that Ukraine is not ready to move on to discussing a pan-European security architecture until the first two conditions are met. This means Kyiv views a ceasefire and reliable guarantees as an absolute prerequisite for any negotiations on a broader regional order. ### Northern Europe is ready for dialogue — but with conditions Zelenskyy shared that he discussed this issue with Northern European countries and that all of them are ready for dialogue. However, as the president emphasized, readiness for discussion exists only if a specific sequence is observed: first an end to the war, then security guarantees for Ukraine, and only after that a potential dialogue on security in Europe and the world. This demonstrates that Kyiv is building a coordinated position with a number of European capitals, for whom the question of sequence is also key. ### Washington and the EU diverge in their emphasis The idea of a pan-European security pact is also being promoted by Washington. US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, stated that the United States wants to build a security architecture that will prevent the war from restarting. However, this proposal was met with caution within the European Union. According to Bloomberg, Europe insists that Russia must first stop the war before moving on to discuss any new security mechanisms. Thus, differences remain between Washington and European capitals regarding the sequence and conditions under which negotiations with Moscow are permissible. ### Security guarantees: Three scenarios and the EU budget question Against the backdrop of these statements, Ukraine continues to work out specific options for security guarantees after the war ends. According to Ukrainian media, the scenarios under consideration include NATO membership, bilateral guarantees from allies, and other mechanisms. At the same time, Zelenskyy previously warned that the threat from Russia will not disappear even after the war ends, as, in his estimation, Vladimir Putin plans to remain in power for a long time. It is precisely for this reason, according to the president, that Ukraine's defense needs must be factored into the EU budget for the period starting in 2028. All of this indicates that the issue of European and Ukrainian security remains central to European politics and will determine the format of any future negotiations with Russia. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Зеленский назвал три шага, после которых возможен диалог о безопасности Европы с Россией](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-nazvav-tri-kroki-pislya-kih-mozhliviy-1794351973.html) - Primary source: Zelenskyy's statement on the sequence (war — guarantees — dialogue) and the mention of security architecture proposals in Abu Dhabi according to sources. - [Президент озвучил три варианта гарантий безопасности Украины](https://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/politics/_zelenskij-nazval-tri-varianta-garantij-bezopasnosti-ukrainy/1260753) - Context: three considered security guarantee options, including NATO membership and bilateral guarantees. - [Угроза от РФ не исчезнет даже после окончания войны: Зеленский назвал причину](https://glavred.info/politics/ugroza-ne-ischeznet-dazhe-posle-okonchaniya-voyny-zelenskiy-nazval-prichinu-10804763.html) - Context: Zelenskyy's assessment of the long-term threat and the necessity to account for Ukraine's defense needs in the EU budget from 2028 onwards. - [Зеленский назвал подготовку российского «меморандума» «издевательством над миром». 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According to Zelenskyy, the first step is to stop the war in Ukraine, the second is to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, and only after that is a dialogue on security in Europe and the world possible. ### What, according to RBC-Ukraine, did the Russian delegation mention in Abu Dhabi? According to publication sources, on the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi, the Russian delegation brought up security architecture modification proposals that Putin submitted to Biden in December 2021, including rejecting NATO expansion and limiting Western military cooperation with Ukraine. ### What are the positions of the US and the EU regarding the pan-European security pact? Washington, through Jared Kushner, wants to build a security architecture that prevents the war from restarting. The EU met the proposal with caution, and according to Bloomberg, Europe insists that Russia must first stop the war.