Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country is preparing to hold a new round of peace talks in the coming days.
He confirmed that Kyiv is awaiting further details from the United States regarding the format and timing of the anticipated meetings.
In his televised address this evening, Zelensky said that Ukraine is in constant contact with the United States.
He added, “We are in constant contact with the United States and expect specific information
from them regarding further meetings… We anticipate meetings will take place in the coming days and are preparing for them.
“The Ukrainian president did not specify the nature of these meetings or the expected level of representation.
Political settlement efforts
Zelensky’s remarks suggest a possible postponement of the meeting that was scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
The meeting was to include officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States,
as part of international efforts to advance a political settlement to the years-long conflict.
This development comes at a time of increasing diplomatic momentum.
Contacts between Kyiv and its Western allies are also intensifying,
amid international pressure to find a political solution to the conflict.
This is all happening against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian and economic consequences of the war.
Zelensky affirmed that his country is open to any serious path leading to a just and lasting peace.
However, he emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to its core principles,
stressing that these include preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
actual dialogue
He also pointed out that any negotiations must be based on clear security guarantees and grounded in international law.
There has been no official comment yet from the Russian side regarding Zelensky’s statements or the fate of the upcoming meeting.
Meanwhile, the United States continues to play the role of mediator and is Ukraine’s main political and military supporter.
Observers believe that the coming days may bring clearer indications of the direction of the negotiations.
The question is whether they will move from preliminary contacts to actual dialogue.
This is happening against a backdrop of complexities on the ground and divergent positions among the parties involved.
