Zelensky: Russians Ready for Talks, Trump Envoys in Moscow and Kyiv
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that special envoys of Trump conveyed a message that 'Russians are ready for negotiations,' and suggested September and October as a window for restarting talks, possibly at the UN General Assembly in New York. He expressed skepticism about de-escalation, believing Putin aims to weaken Ukraine with another harsh winter.
Consensus
- Special envoys of Trump delivered a message to Zelensky that 'Russians are ready for negotiations'.
- Zelensky believes September and October could be a window for restarting negotiations.
- One possible location for negotiations is the UN General Assembly in New York at the end of September.
- Zelensky expressed skepticism about de-escalation during winter, believing Putin aims to use a harsh winter to pressure Ukraine.
- The U.S. supports a separate 'winter package' for Ukraine, including air defense and energy assistance.
- Zelensky stated that Russia and Ukraine have different interests regarding energy infrastructure, grain exports, oil and gas exports.
Points of divergence
- In the weekend, representatives of Trump, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Putin in Moscow and then with Zelensky in Kyiv. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- Special envoys of Trump conveyed a message that 'Russians are ready for talks', Zelensky said — Дождь
- Trump's special envoys delivered a message that 'Russians are ready for talks', Zelensky said — Дождь (Telegram)
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