The United States has proposed a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This suggestion comes after Zelensky’s meeting with US President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York, where they addressed strategies for concluding the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky indicated that Washington had put forward the idea of a technical-level discussion in a three-way format, with the UAE being considered as a potential venue. The United States is expected to provide a proposed date for these talks. The Ukrainian president noted that both Ukrainian and US negotiators are already working on the details of this possible meeting.
The proposal follows a broader diplomatic effort, with Zelensky revealing that he had requested President Trump to discuss the Ukraine conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their conversations, aiming to garner further international support to de-escalate tensions.
The Kremlin has acknowledged the possibility of talks involving Ukraine and the United States occurring soon, though no specific arrangements have been disclosed yet. As part of the preparatory phase, Zelensky stated that Ukraine would consult with its European partners, while the United States would engage with Russia before any further discussions take place.