Ukraine Ramps Up Diplomacy Amid Escalating Conflict, High-Level Meetings Set

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced multiple high-level meetings next week as fighting with Russia intensifies.
• Defence Minister Rustem Umerov is coordinating with key partners like the US and Europe for these crucial discussions.
• Agenda includes discussing the ground situation, bolstering support, coordinating strategy, and advancing peace efforts.
• First meeting on Jan 3: national security advisors in Ukraine, focused on peace, with 15 countries, EU, and NATO participating.
• Second meeting on Jan 5: military chiefs in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees; "Coalition of the Willing" leaders to meet in France.

Why It Matters: Ukraine boosts diplomatic efforts with allies for support and peace amid escalating conflict.