Zelensky: US plans trilateral talks to end war in Ukraine
Quick Look
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new US-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US.
- The expert-level meeting is scheduled to take place by the end of October; The UAE was mentioned as a possible location.
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Why It Matters
The Ukraine war has been going on since February 2022. In this context, the USA acts as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the United States is planning new trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine to end the war in Ukraine. The talks brokered by Washington should take place by the end of October, Zelensky told journalists in Kiev on Sunday. The USA is in contact with Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky said he spoke with U.S. officials on Saturday and confirmed to them "that our side is ready to support this schedule." It is about an expert-level meeting, he added. The Ukrainian president did not provide any information about the location of the planned talks. However, Ukraine is open to the United Arab Emirates “or any other country that the US side suggests,” Zelensky said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trilateral discussions at expert level until the end of October.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Russian representatives take part in the talks?
- What location will be finally decided for the meeting?
