Zelensky discusses talks and possible trilateral meeting with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine is ready for peace talks with US representatives in any format and location, expecting Washington to increase pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin rather than on Kyiv. Zelensky said the US signaled a possible meeting as early as next week, and that Europeans should develop their own negotiation infrastructure with Russia. He also plans separate talks with Turkey and Middle Eastern countries on maritime and food security issues. Regarding a potential trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelensky said the US proposed such a format, possibly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the US during G20, or a European country, but no confirmation has yet come from Russia or the US.