The United States has proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The discussions are suggested to take place in the United Arab Emirates, though a specific date is yet to be announced.
This proposal followed a meeting between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York, where they talked about strategies to bring peace to the region. Zelensky mentioned that the US suggested the meeting be at a technical level and that both American and Ukrainian negotiators are already deliberating over the meeting’s details.
While the United States plans to engage with Russia on this matter, Ukraine intends to consult its European partners to ensure a coordinated approach. The Kremlin has expressed openness to the talks, though further specifics have not been released.
In a separate note, Zelensky revealed that he requested President Trump to discuss the Ukraine conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This move is part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to garner international support for de-escalating tensions in the region.