Zelenskyy Announces Upcoming Meeting Between Ukrainian and US Teams in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a meeting between Ukrainian and US teams set for next Monday in Saudi Arabia to include discussions on ongoing diplomatic negotiations, following recent calls between Zelenskyy and Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a forthcoming meeting between Ukrainian and US teams scheduled for next Monday in Saudi Arabia. During a recent briefing, President Zelenskyy clarified that this meeting will involve technical teams from both nations.
He elaborated, stating, “Our technical teams will be present. As I understand it, the structure is such that first, there will be a meeting between Ukraine and the US, and then, as our American partners have indicated, within the framework of existing diplomacy, the US will meet with Russia.” This implies a coordinated diplomatic effort.
Moreover, it was mentioned that parallel meetings on the same topic might occur in the same location. In related news, discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump recently transpired, focusing on resolving the ongoing conflict initiated by Russia against Ukraine.
Although Putin dismissed the US proposal for a complete ceasefire, he did express a willingness to suspend attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Following that, Zelenskyy engaged in a conversation with Trump, marking their first dialogue since a prior disagreement involving the US administration. Reports indicate that the discussion, which concluded around 6:00 p.m. Kyiv time, was positively received by Trump, who stated their conversation went “very well.”
In summary, President Zelenskyy has confirmed an upcoming meeting scheduled for next Monday between Ukrainian and US teams in Saudi Arabia, which will include technical discussions. Meanwhile, recent diplomatic exchanges between the leaders of Russia and the United States highlight the ongoing complexities regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The possibility of parallel meetings indicates an active diplomatic approach to this pressing issue.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
