Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States has proposed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the venue for trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine regarding peace negotiations.
In an online press conference, President Zelensky stated, "The U.S. has suggested the UAE as the location for the trilateral talks," adding, "We are waiting for the U.S. to propose dates."
Earlier, on September 8, President Zelensky expressed hope that the trilateral meeting among the leaders of the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine would take place in the fall, mentioning the UAE, Switzerland, and Turkey as potential locations.
On September 12, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin the UAE's willingness to host the trilateral talks. The Kremlin also responded positively, indicating that the venue seems suitable and mentioning the possibility of holding the talks in October.
Additionally, President Zelensky revealed that he discussed peace negotiation strategies with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22. He explained that Ukraine would consult with European partners while the U.S. would engage with Russia, with plans to continue discussions based on the outcomes within ten days.
Meanwhile, President Zelensky expressed gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi for Japan's unwavering support since the early days of the war during their first bilateral meeting in New York.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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