Top Ukrainian official expresses "restrained optimism" about eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting ahead of trilateral talks
A top Ukrainian official has expressed restrained optimism about an eventual meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of trilateral talks. The talks, which will include Russian diplomats and military officials, are set to take place with the US and Ukraine. The official's comments come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Europe expressing alarm over US plans for a security deal with Russia.
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- ✓ A top Ukrainian official expressed "restrained optimism" about an eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting.
- ✓ Russian diplomats and military officials will join talks with the US and Ukraine.
What changed
A top Ukrainian official has expressed restrained optimism about an eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, indicating a potential shift in the diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
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Top Ukrainian official expresses restrained optimism about Putin-Zelenskyy meeting
A top Ukrainian official has expressed restrained optimism about an eventual meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of trilateral talks. The talks, which will include Russian diplomats and military officials, are set to take place with the US and Ukraine. The official's comments come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Europe expressing alarm over US plans for a security deal with Russia.
Why it matters
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years, with periods of relative calm punctuated by outbreaks of violence. The situation remains volatile, with multiple attempts at diplomatic resolution. The proposed meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin would be a significant step towards de-escalation, but the prospects for success are uncertain.
What is confirmed
- A top Ukrainian official expressed "restrained optimism" about an eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting.
- Russian diplomats and military officials will join talks with the US and Ukraine.
Still unconfirmed
- Jared Kushner's European security plan isn't convincing Europe.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the trilateral talks
- The reaction of European countries to the US security deal with Russia
- Confirmation of a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (6)
- www.cbsnews.com — CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines
- Financial Times — Europe alarmed by US plans for security deal with Russia
- The Telegraph — Putin’s plan for Europe is already written in black and white
- politico.eu — Jared Kushner’s European security plan isn’t convincing Europe
- CBS News — Top Ukrainian official expresses "restrained optimism" about eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting ahead of trilateral talks
- Reuters — Russian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says
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