Axios: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with US…
Axios: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner the resumption of negotiations with Russia.
Consensus
- Vladimir Zelensky held a phone conversation with U.S. special envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner on July 22.
- The conversation focused on resuming diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
- Zelensky confirmed the call took place and described it as 'good and important'.
- No official comment was provided by the U.S. side regarding the meeting.
- The discussion did not include specific details about content or outcomes.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky stated that negotiation teams remain in close contact to continue work on all discussed issues. — fontanka
- The Kremlin expects Witkoff and Kushner to visit Russia soon, though exact dates are not yet agreed upon. — fontanka
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Witkoff and Kushner should focus on Iran-related issues, while Russia handles Ukraine-related matters separately. — vedomosti
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow would not reject real proposals from the U.S. regarding Ukrainian settlement. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Axios: Zelenskyy Discusses Ukraine Talks with Whitaker and Kushner — Вечерняя Москва
- Zelenskyy, Whitlock and Kushner discussed settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. The conversation turned out to be 'good and important' — Фонтанка
- Axios: Zelenskyy discussed Ukrainian settlement with Witkoff and Kushner — Ведомости
- Zelenskyy Discussed with Whitcomb and Kushner Resuming Talks with Russia — Дождь
- Zelenskyy Discussed Resuming Talks with Russia with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — Дождь (Telegram)
- Axios reports on phone call between White House officials and Zelensky — Интерфакс
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