Zelensky sees opportunity for trilateral talks with US, Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky believes that there is an opportunity to hold trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, although no decision to this effect has yet been made.

The President said this in an interview with Axios, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

He noted that Ukraine wants to use September and October to resume the diplomatic process. Thus, the UN General Assembly in New York, scheduled to take place in late September, could be the venue for further talks between Ukraine and the United States.

“We have September and October to find any way to talk. Without dialogue… we will not achieve a result. I believe that President Trump will be able to find a way to truly launch the negotiating process before the cold winter arrives,” Zelensky said.

At the same time, he stressed that Ukraine would have to remain militarily strong throughout the diplomatic process. He added that Ukraine is currently in a better position on the battlefield than it was previously, despite a shortage of air-defense systems and continued Russian missile and drone attacks.

The President called on the United States to impose additional sanctions on Russia, describing the restrictions as a key instrument of influence in any negotiations.

“Putin needs money. Putin wants money to continue the war,” Zelensky added.

Photo via the Office of the President of Ukraine