Zelensky aides hold secret US talks as Europe fears hidden agendas amid corruption scandal | Ukraine

European allies are reportedly alarmed after Ukrainian negotiators held undisclosed meetings in the United States amid a renewed peace push. Ukraine’s lead negotiator Rustem Umerov met senior U.S. officials, including the FBI chief and President Trump’s envoy, as corruption allegations rock Kyiv. While Ukrainian officials say the talks focused on national security, the timing has raised concerns in Europe over transparency, trust, and Kyiv’s parallel diplomacy during sensitive negotiations.