Zelenskyy described the meeting as “constructive,” noting that it reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ukraine’s allies to achieving a peace agreement that respects both Ukrainian sovereignty and European security interests.

“We don’t need a pause in the killings we need a real and lasting peace,” Zelenskyy said in a statement on Sunday. “We support the joint statement issued by our European partners, which prioritizes justice and long-term stability.”

The talks come amid reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to frame a potential ceasefire deal as a diplomatic breakthrough one that Zelenskyy suggests comes with hidden conditions.

“Putin is trying to sell a ceasefire for a price a pause that would allow him to regroup and rearm,” Zelenskyy warned. “Ukraine cannot afford such illusions.”

European leaders emphasized that any agreement must not compromise Ukraine’s territorial integrity or future security. U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack reiterated Washington’s position that any peace framework must be led by Kyiv and backed by its allies.

The UK hosted summit is the latest in a series of international efforts to shift the trajectory of the war, which has entered a prolonged and deadly stalemate, particularly along the eastern front.

Conclusion:

Zelenskyy’s remarks underscore growing concerns that short-term ceasefires may only prolong the conflict. As international pressure builds for a resolution, Kyiv is making clear that it will not accept peace at the cost of sovereignty or justice.

The meeting, announced by Jordan’s foreign ministry on Sunday, will bring together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack in Amman. The talks mark one of the first direct diplomatic engagements between Washington and Damascus since Assad’s removal in December after more than a decade of civil conflict.

“Jordan is committed to facilitating dialogue that promotes stability and reconstruction in the region,” the ministry said in a statement, emphasizing Amman’s role as a neutral mediator.

The talks come just days after Syria signed a series of major infrastructure and development agreements. On Wednesday, Damascus finalized 12 deals worth a combined $14 billion, including a $4 billion agreement with Qatar’s UCC Holding to construct a new international airport, and a $2 billion deal with the United Arab Emirates’ National Investment Corporation to develop a subway system in the capital.

The investment surge signals renewed interest in Syria’s reconstruction among regional powers, particularly Gulf states, amid a fragile transition and hopes for economic revitalization.

While the U.S. has historically imposed heavy sanctions on Syria under Assad’s regime, sources familiar with the upcoming meeting say the Trump administration is open to reviewing certain restrictions in exchange for verifiable political and humanitarian reforms.

Syria’s civil war, which erupted in 2011, left hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced. Assad’s regime remained in power until an Islamist-led coalition took control of Damascus in December 2024, following years of internal dissent and external pressure.

Conclusion:

Tuesday’s meeting in Amman could mark a turning point in Syria’s international re-engagement and the beginning of a complex, diplomatically sensitive effort to rebuild a shattered nation.