The US has proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the UAE
The United States has proposed to host a trilateral technical-level meeting in the United Arab Emirates.
Quick Look
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the US has proposed a trilateral technical meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates.
- The sides had previously expressed interest in a truce on energy and grain issues.
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Why It Matters
The last round of trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia took place in February.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists via WhatsApp that the United States has proposed a trilateral meeting in the United Arab Emirates.
"As for the trilateral meeting, the US side proposed its preparation and a meeting in a trilateral format at the technical level. We are waiting for the date proposed by the US. As for the place - the United States suggested the United Arab Emirates," Zelensky said.
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York, said that Russia and Ukraine expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy issues.
Ukraine needs Trump's leadership
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said in a conversation with the US president that Ukraine needs President Trump's leadership to put pressure on Russia and introduce new dynamics into the peace talks.
On Tuesday, Zelensky stated after his meeting with Trump that Kiev is ready for any format of truce regarding the protection of the energy system.
The last round of trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia took place in February. Since then, representatives of Ukraine and Russia have only held separate talks with the American delegation.
What to Watch
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Setting a date for a trilateral meeting in the UAE
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Open Questions
- When will the meeting be held in the UAE?
- What will be the exact scope of the truce?







