Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for next trilateral talks but awaits U.S. and Russian agreement on venue and timing
The Facts
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for the next round of trilateral talks involving the U.S., Ukraine and Russia focused on ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy said it is up to Washington and Moscow to agree on where and when the next trilateral meeting will take place.
- Zelenskyy said the United States proposed hosting the next meeting between the American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiating teams.
- Zelenskyy said Russia refused to send a delegation to the proposed U.S.-hosted meeting.
- Zelenskyy said the negotiating teams include U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine is waiting for a response from the Americans and that either the meeting country will change or Russia must confirm the U.S. as the venue.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not blocking the initiative and wants a trilateral meeting to take place.
Context
What format of talks did Zelenskyy say Ukraine is prepared to join?
He described trilateral talks involving negotiating teams from the United States, Ukraine and Russia, aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Daily Mail,U.S. News & World R….
What is the immediate obstacle to holding the next round of talks, according to Zelenskyy?
Zelenskyy said the U.S. proposed hosting the meeting, but Russia refused to send a delegation; Kyiv is now waiting for the U.S. response on whether the venue will change or Russia will agree to meet in the U.S. Daily Mail,U.S. News & World R….
Who did Zelenskyy identify as part of the U.S. negotiating team?
He said the American negotiating team includes U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Daily Mail,U.S. News & World R….
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