Zelenskyy urges allies to maintain pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks continue in Florida
The Facts
- Ukrainian and US delegations held a second day of talks in Florida on ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The talks were described by US envoy Steve Witkoff as constructive and focused on narrowing unresolved issues toward a broader peace agreement.
- Russian representatives were not present at the Florida talks.
- The Florida meetings had originally been expected to take place in Abu Dhabi, but were moved after the conflict involving Iran disrupted the plans.
- Zelenskyy said there were signs that prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia could continue.
- Zelenskyy called on allies to maintain sanctions pressure on Russia and to target Moscow's oil revenues, including its shadow fleet.
Context
Who was taking part in the US-Ukraine talks?
The US side was led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and included Jared Kushner, while the Ukrainian side held meetings with US officials in Florida AsiaOne infobae La Presse.ca Notícias ao Minuto.
Why were the talks held in Florida instead of Abu Dhabi?
The sources say the negotiations had originally been expected in Abu Dhabi, but the plan changed after the conflict involving Iran disrupted the schedule AsiaOne Al Jazeera Online Notícias ao Minuto Notícias ao Minuto.
What did Zelenskyy say could come out of the talks?
Zelenskyy said there were signs that prisoner exchanges with Russia could continue, which he said would be a sign that diplomacy is working wallstreet:online Українська … El Periódico HERALDO.
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