The United States has proposed a new trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia in the United Arab Emirates as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict between the two nations, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This initiative follows discussions between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During their meeting, Zelensky and Trump focused on strategies to bring an end to the conflict, with the US suggesting a technical-level discussion in a three-party format. The United Arab Emirates has been identified as a potential location for these talks, though a specific date is yet to be confirmed by the United States.
Zelensky indicated that Ukrainian and US negotiators are working on the details of the proposed meeting. While Ukraine plans to consult with its European allies, the United States intends to engage Russia in the preliminary stages of planning. The Kremlin has shown openness to the possibility of talks involving Ukraine and the United States, though no concrete details have been released.
Additionally, Zelensky mentioned that he had requested President Trump to discuss the Ukrainian conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their conversations. This request forms part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to garner international support in reducing tensions and advancing peace efforts.