The United States has proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This proposal comes after Zelensky’s discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Zelensky highlighted that the United States suggested a technical-level meeting in a three-party format and is expected to provide a proposed date for the talks. The UAE has been identified as a potential venue for this meeting. The proposal is part of broader efforts to address the war involving Ukraine and Russia.
Further details about the meeting were explored during discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators. Zelensky stated that Ukraine plans to consult with its European partners, while the United States will engage with Russia before any further steps are taken. The Kremlin has signaled that talks involving Ukraine and the United States could occur soon, although no specific details have been confirmed.
In addition, Zelensky mentioned that he requested President Trump to bring up the Ukraine conflict during his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kyiv is seeking to garner more international support to help reduce tensions in the region.