Zelensky backs US proposal for three-way talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukraine supports a United States proposal to hold three-way talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US. The talks would take place at the level of negotiators and as soon as possible, preferably no later than early November. The proposal is aimed at restarting the negotiating process over Russia's war against Ukraine.

Analyst's assessment

Grégoire Roos, who directs the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Programme at the think tank Chatham House, commented on the development in an interview with FRANCE 24. He said it is not clear whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet US President Donald Trump and Zelensky.

Roos added that meeting Zelensky is the last thing Putin would be prepared to do. This is the view of an analyst rather than an official statement from the Kremlin.

What is known

The information available shows that Kyiv has expressed readiness to take part in the three-way format and wants it to happen soon. The source gives no details about the venue, a specific date or who would take part. It also does not mention an official Russian response to the proposal.