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Recent developments in international diplomacy regarding the cessation of Russia’s war against Ukraine raise serious concerns. Ukraine’s absence from the negotiating table in several key diplomatic initiatives, including talks between the U.S. and the aggressor state, Russia, contradicts the principles of international law and a fair peace settlement.
Anatoliy Kinakh, President of the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, emphasized in an interview with Ukrainian media that effectively countering Russian aggression and achieving a just peace requires synergy between Ukraine’s allies—including, of course, the U.S.—and Ukraine itself.
The emotional rhetoric and unilateral steps taken by the President of the United States in direct dialogue with the Kremlin threaten not only Europe’s security architecture but also the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this context, the position of the European Union plays a crucial role. Following the Paris summit, EU leaders reaffirmed the need for a comprehensive security approach, which includes continued support for Ukraine and its integration into the European security system.
It is expected that, following the Paris summit, the UK Prime Minister will hold talks with Donald Trump, during which he will convey Europe’s unified position. This position not only emphasizes the inadmissibility of making decisions without Ukraine and the EU but also underscores the necessity of long-term U.S. engagement in ensuring regional security.
“To defend our independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty in decision-making, external support from our allies alone is not enough—we must also mobilize our own resources, intellectual potential, and institutional capacity to develop a long-term security strategy,” the business community leader stated.
Anatoliy Kinakh also commented on the U.S. partners’ demand for elections in Ukraine. He reminded that Ukraine remains in the active phase of war, with Russia maintaining pressure along key frontlines and daily shelling civilian cities and infrastructure.
“It is crucial to understand that holding elections is not an end in itself, nor merely a means to satisfy formal demands from partners. It is a tool for restructuring the system of state governance to improve its efficiency. One of Ukraine’s key challenges remains the fight against corruption, which weakens state institutions and poses serious socio-economic threats. Therefore, strengthening the state internally must go hand in hand with proactive foreign policy efforts,” Kinakh stressed.
The President of the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs called for intensified Ukrainian diplomacy and the search for effective mechanisms to amplify Ukraine’s voice in global politics. Ukraine must defend its national interests using civilized yet firm methods, ensuring its presence in all international processes that determine its future.