US, Ukraine discuss Zelenskyy's possible visit to Washington next week
The US and Ukraine are negotiating on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's possible visit to the United States next week, CBS reports, citing sources in the US administration.
According to media reports, Zelenskyy's trip is seen as one of the key steps in the ongoing diplomatic marathon to negotiate updated peace proposals.
However, the decision to visit will directly depend on how the peace talks in Geneva develop, where consultations are ongoing between the US, European allies and the Ukrainian side.
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The meeting in Geneva was the most intense stage of negotiations in recent weeks.
The United States through the Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced «significant progress» and work on an updated version of their proposals. European states, on the other hand, propose their own amendments and insist on guarantees for Ukraine.
If the parties make progress in agreeing on key points, Zelenskyy's trip to Washington could be a stage for finalising agreements or coordinating further steps.
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