Zelensky Names 3 Steps Trump Is Pushing to Restart Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
Zelensky said the US is pushing three steps: an energy ceasefire, reopening the Black Sea grain corridor and a trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting. Kyiv is ready to discuss the proposals but remains skeptical of Putin’s willingness to engage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed three steps that US President Donald Trump is advocating to restart peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. According to Zelensky, the first priority is an energy ceasefire, which appears to be the most immediate goal. The Ukrainian leader said that Ukraine is prepared to accept this proposal, which aims to halt strikes on energy infrastructure by both sides.
The second step involves reopening the Black Sea grain corridor, a crucial trade route disrupted by the ongoing war. Zelensky also mentioned the possibility of holding a trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, potentially in Abu Dhabi. However, Zelensky expressed skepticism towards Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to accept these measures, as Moscow remains hesitant about engaging in high-level negotiations.
The US sees economic benefits in reducing strikes on energy infrastructure due to their impact on energy prices. The US proposal also includes the potential of a leaders-level meeting during the G20 summit in Miami in December, bringing the US, Ukraine, and Russia together. US officials had met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before Trump's meeting with Zelensky, during which they invited Putin to attend the December summit.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, Zelensky remains cautious about Putin's intentions and doubts whether he would follow through on the proposed steps.
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