Zelenskyy says Russia backs US-led technical peace talks with Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was told by Washington that Russia supports technical-level talks between the three countries, with a meeting proposed as soon as possible and possibly by early November. He said Ukraine is ready to discuss an energy ceasefire and other steps, while the US proposal also includes reopening a Black Sea grain corridor; Abu Dhabi is among the possible venues.
Bottom line — Zelenskyy says a leaders’ meeting should follow, with Europe represented.
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Al Jazeera reports Washington is pushing for talks by the end of October; Zelenskyy said he would consider the UAE or another US-proposed venue.
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Censor.NET says Zelenskyy told Axios that the US proposed a mutual halt to strikes on energy infrastructure and that Kyiv was ready to agree.
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UNITED24 Media reports the US proposal includes a Black Sea grain corridor and a trilateral meeting, potentially in Abu Dhabi.
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Zelenskyy said the agenda could include humanitarian initiatives and the return of prisoners of war, according to APA.
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Al Jazeera reports both Russia and Ukraine have said they will increase long-range attacks, even as talks are being discussed.
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Zelenskyy said any eventual agreement would involve Ukraine’s security guarantees, reconstruction and European support, APA reports.