News|Russia-Ukraine warZelenskyy says Ukraine wants timeline for next round of Russia talksVolodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘clear dates’ needed as Ukrainian negotiators prepare for discussions in US.
## Upcoming Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
Upcoming Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukrainian negotiators will advocate for a defined timetable for the forthcoming round of discussions with Russia. These diplomatic efforts aim to resolve the ongoing conflict, which is currently on hold due to the situation in the Middle East.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for "clear dates – at least approximate ones" for the negotiations. He acknowledged that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is influencing the delay in setting these dates. Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to participate in talks in the United States on Saturday, as part of U.S.-facilitated attempts to end the over four-year-long conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Previous negotiation rounds in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have not resulted in significant progress. A primary issue remains the territorial dispute, with Russia demanding Ukraine relinquish control over the remaining 20 percent of the eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine has declined this demand and is seeking strong security assurances from Western allies to prevent future aggression.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukrainian negotiators will advocate for a defined timetable for the forthcoming round of discussions with Russia.
Zelenskyy noted signals from the U.S. expressing readiness to continue negotiations and stressed the importance of resuming talks promptly to ensure substantive discussions.
A senior Kremlin official indicated that a new round of U.S.-mediated negotiations is expected to occur soon. European allies have reassured Ukraine of their ongoing support and commitment to applying pressure on Russia to conclude the conflict. Despite the Middle Eastern conflict, European leaders emphasize the need to maintain focus on Ukraine's situation.
Concerns have been raised by European nations regarding the U.S. administration's decision to lift some sanctions on Russian oil supplies amidst rising energy costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. Ukrainian officials plan to address this "dangerous" decision in the upcoming U.S. talks.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
