Svetlana Zhurova supported the idea of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the USA and Ukraine
Quick Look
- First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Svetlana Zhurova expressed support for holding trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine, noting that the level of representation must be the highest, otherwise the meeting will be meaningless.
- She commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s statement about Kyiv’s readiness for dialogue in October.
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Why It Matters
Vladimir Zelensky previously announced Ukraine’s readiness for a trilateral meeting in October with representatives of Russia and the United States to resolve the conflict.
It would be nice for trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine to take place, noted Svetlana Zhurova, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs. This is how, in a conversation with Lenta.ru, the deputy responded to the statement of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about Kyiv’s readiness for dialogue in October.
“For now, this is just talk, and it doesn’t always lead to action,” Zhurova added.
At the same time, the deputy shared her vision of the trilateral meeting.
“The level of those people who will sit down at the negotiating table must be the highest. Maybe presidents shouldn’t sit down at this stage yet, but it’s clear that there should be a serious level of representation. Otherwise, everything will be meaningless again,” she concluded.
Earlier, Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready for a trilateral meeting in October with representatives of Russia and the United States to resolve the conflict.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trilateral negotiations between Russia, the USA and Ukraine will take place in October 2026
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific topics will be discussed at the negotiations?
- Who exactly will represent each side at the meeting?
- What security guarantees can be offered as part of the dialogue?
