President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared his readiness for trilateral talks with the US and Russia. Azerbaijan is being considered as a potential venue for the meeting.
Trilateral negotiations initiative
Ukraine is ready to hold talks in the Ukraine-US-Russia format. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, He stressed the possibility of discussing security issues and ending the war.
Zelenskyy stressed that a dialogue involving the key parties to the conflict would allow for practical solutions.
Talks in Azerbaijan and a meeting with Aliyev
The statement was made during the Zelenskyy's visit to Azerbaijan, where he has already held talks with President Ilham Aliyev.
The parties are discussing security, energy and economic cooperation. Zelenskyy also met with air defence and security experts.
Azerbaijan is seen as a potential neutral platform for international negotiations.
Context and diplomatic efforts
The visit to Baku is part of Ukraine's broader diplomatic engagement in 2026. Zelenskyy is stepping up international contacts in the areas of security, energy and military technology.
The idea of trilateral negotiations may be a continuation of previous diplomatic formats. At the time of publication, there was no official reaction from the US or Russia to the proposal for talks in Azerbaijan.
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