"We'll see how it goes this time." Zelensky ready for talks with Russia and the USA
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that he received feedback from the U.S. regarding a potential trilateral meeting with Russia, following a visit by Steve Witkoff to St. Petersburg. He emphasized the need for talks to commence quickly, ideally by early November, while acknowledging that previous Russian commitments to meetings have often changed. Zelensky expressed full support for U.S. proposals and highlighted the importance of establishing security guarantees for Ukraine and a reconstruction plan post-war. He also thanked leaders from Norway and Finland for facilitating earlier discussions in Oslo.