The United States has put forward a proposal for a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine and Russia to be held in the United Arab Emirates, aimed at discussing efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed this development, indicating that the proposal came after his discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Zelensky explained that the meeting would occur at a technical level with a three-way format, and the United States is expected to suggest a date for the talks. The United Arab Emirates has been identified as a potential venue for the discussions. This proposal emerges as part of ongoing efforts by Ukraine and the United States to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Russia.
Further details of the potential meeting were discussed between Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators, according to Zelensky. He emphasized that Ukraine plans to consult its European partners, while the United States will engage in dialogue with Russia to prepare for the meeting. The Kremlin has acknowledged the possibility of such talks but has not provided specific details or a timeline.
In addition to these discussions, Zelensky mentioned that he has requested President Trump to raise the issue of the Ukraine conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their talks. This request is part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to gain international support for efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.