Kyiv says held ‘substantive’ talks with US; discussions to continue in Davos

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 18, 2026 at 09:49 PM

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Ukrainian officials, including security chief Rustem Umerov, held "substantive" talks with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Kyiv regarding economic development, security guarantees, and a prosperity plan for Ukraine. These discussions occurred ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where further talks are planned. President Zelensky aims to secure security guarantee agreements with the U.S. at the Davos forum. The talks come as Ukraine faces ongoing Russian attacks, particularly targeting energy infrastructure during the winter, and seeks clarity from allies on post-war security guarantees. The Ukrainian team also met with US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

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