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Zelensky says US-Ukraine-Russia meeting will take place in November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a meeting of Ukraine, Russia and the United States will take place in November. "We are ready to talk," he said, adding that territorial issues must be handled by leaders. He urged that sanctions on Russia stay in place before the talks. He also said US warnings of Russian missile strikes had fully resumed.
Why it matters
Direct three-way talks could shape any settlement of Europe's largest war in decades.
Background
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The United States has tried to broker talks, and Meduza reported the Kremlin is preparing for meetings after the US midterm elections.
The story so far
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions law on hold
- Trump pauses new Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy grows
- Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver and says others should negotiate for Ukraine
- Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China
- Kremlin ready to resume three-way Ukraine talks after Putin meets Witkoff
- Zelensky says Russian strikes show no change after Moscow agrees to talks
- Russia, Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Abu Dhabi in November
- Zelensky says US-Ukraine-Russia meeting will take place in November
Sources
- Sky News ↗Oct 25, 2:09 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Oct 25, 4:27 PM ET
- Le Monde ↗Oct 25, 3:57 PM ET
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