The United States has proposed a new round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia, with the possibility of holding the meeting in the United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed this initiative following his discussions with US President Donald Trump during the recent UN General Assembly in New York.
During the assembly, Zelensky and Trump explored strategies to bring the war to a close, leading to Washington’s suggestion of a technical-level meeting in a three-way format. While specific dates have not been confirmed, the UAE has been tentatively identified as a potential venue for the discussions.
In preparation for these talks, Ukrainian and US negotiators have been working on the details of the proposed meeting. Zelensky emphasized the importance of consulting with European partners, while the United States is set to engage with Russia ahead of any further negotiations.
The Kremlin has signaled a willingness to participate in discussions involving Ukraine and the United States, though no concrete details have been made public yet. This development suggests a possible diplomatic pathway towards easing the tensions that have plagued the region.
Furthermore, President Zelensky mentioned that he requested President Trump to bring up the Ukraine conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their dialogues, as Ukraine seeks to strengthen international support for its peace efforts.