Zelensky Names 3 Steps Trump Is Pushing to Restart Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
The plan would halt attacks on energy infrastructure, reopen the Black Sea grain corridor and set up a three-way meeting with Russia, officials said.
- President Donald Trump is pushing a three-step diplomatic proposal to de-escalate the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. The plan includes an energy ceasefire, reopening the Black Sea grain corridor, and a trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting.
- The diplomatic push accelerated following CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow three weeks ago, with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner subsequently traveling to both Moscow and Kyiv to meet leadership.
- US and Ukrainian teams met on September 22 to refine the proposals, while Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev is expected in New York on September 24 to discuss the latest iterations with Witkoff and Kushner.
- The Kremlin stated Wednesday that conditions are not ready for peace talks, while Zelenskyy expressed skepticism regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions. Russia launched ballistic missiles toward Kyiv shortly before the interview.
- Over the next two weeks, officials will develop plan elements before presenting them to Moscow, with Zelenskyy noting the December G20 summit in Miami could provide an opportunity for a leaders-level meeting.
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The United States proposes an energy ceasefire, the restart of the grain corridor, and trilateral talks.
Zelensky says the Trump administration proposes a halt to energy strikes, a Black Sea grain corridor, and three-way talks with Russia
The Trump administration is pressing for three immediate steps to de-escalate the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is pushing for three main steps in the negotiations on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that are intended to lead to its de-escalation. These are an energy ceasefire, the opening of the Black Sea grain corridor and negotiations in the US-Russia-Ukraine format. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios.
Trump Administration Proposes Ukraine-Russia Energy Ceasefire and Grain Corridor Deal
The US President Donald Trump administration is pushing a three-step diplomatic proposal aimed at de-escalating the war in Ukraine and reviving negotiations with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios in an interview on September 23.
️The Trump administration proposed a three-stage plan for de-escalation of the war in Ukraine, according to Axios:
A ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure facilities (benefits Ukraine)Resumption of the Black Sea grain corridor (benefits Ukraine) A three-way meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, possibly in Abu Dhabi (buys time in more...
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