The United States has proposed a new trilateral meeting involving Ukraine and Russia to address the ongoing conflict, with the United Arab Emirates being considered as a possible venue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed the proposal, which came about after his discussions with US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York.
According to President Zelensky, Washington suggested this technical-level meeting in a three-way format and is expected to provide a proposed date soon. The purpose is to advance efforts to end the war, with the US playing a facilitating role between the two nations.
The proposal emerged after discussions between Ukrainian and US negotiators, who explored the details of such a meeting. Zelensky emphasized the importance of consulting European partners on this initiative, while the United States is tasked with engaging Russia to move forward with these discussions.
Though the Kremlin has acknowledged the potential for talks involving Ukraine and the United States, no specific details or dates have been announced. This indicates a tentative step towards direct negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.
Additionally, President Zelensky mentioned that he requested President Trump to discuss the Ukraine conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their talks. Kyiv is seeking broader international support to help de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution.