Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Three weeks after the Middle East conflict stalled U.S.-led Ukraine peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging a resumption of negotiations despite U.S. focus on the Iran war.
- Zelensky criticized the ongoing postponements and emphasized the importance of restarting talks, even though progress toward ending the war with Russia had been limited.
- The Kremlin described the current pause in negotiations as "situational," indicating the fragile nature of any progress made.
- In a surprise move, Zelensky announced Ukrainian officials were traveling to the U.S. for weekend talks, signaling a push to revive the peace process.
