The United States has proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates to discuss possible measures to end the ongoing conflict, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The proposal, which emerged after Zelensky’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, involves holding discussions at a technical level, with the U.S. expected to suggest a date for the talks.
Zelensky noted that the United Arab Emirates is being considered as a potential venue for these discussions. The initiative follows conversations between Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators about the framework of a possible trilateral meeting. Ukraine intends to consult with its European partners, while the United States is set to engage with Russia ahead of any further negotiations.
The Kremlin has signaled openness to the idea of talks involving Ukraine and the United States, although no specific details have been disclosed. This development underscores ongoing international diplomatic efforts to address the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Additionally, Zelensky mentioned that he requested President Trump to bring up the Ukraine situation with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their discussions, in a bid to garner broader international support to ease tensions in the region.