Ukraine is prepared for the following spherical of negotiations on ending the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, however the location and timing of the assembly have nonetheless not been agreed because of variations between the US and Russia.
Supply: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talking to journalists on the finish of his go to to France, as reported by Ukrinform
Particulars: Zelenskyy famous that the talks had been postponed on the US's request due to the conflict towards Iran.
Quote: "There's a complete 'Santa Barbara' happening with these talks due to the conflict within the Center East. The Individuals have mentioned they're keen to satisfy, however solely within the US, as a result of the conflict and the safety scenario don’t permit them to depart US territory now."
Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned Ukraine has confirmed that its delegation is able to fly to Miami or Washington, however the Russians have refused to journey to the US and steered holding the assembly in certainly one of two international locations – Türkiye or Switzerland. The Individuals rejected that possibility.
"We mentioned instantly that we’re prepared to satisfy subsequent week. We’re ready to satisfy within the US, Switzerland, Türkiye, even, if they aren’t afraid, within the Emirates," Zelenskyy mentioned, including that it relies on the Individuals whether or not the negotiations happen.
Background:
- Earlier, Zelenskyy mentioned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had informed him in a cellphone name that Türkiye was able to host the following spherical of trilateral talks.
- On 9 March, Zelenskyy introduced that the trilateral negotiations with Russia and the US had been postponed.
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