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Ukraine, the United States, and Europe will discuss new ideas for ending the war next week. A trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States could also take place soon. - President Zelenskyy and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff Other statements: ▪️ Steve Witkoff said significant progress had been made during the talks in Kyiv and Moscow. He stressed that both sides would have to make certain compromises in order to reach a peaceful settlement. He also said that President Trump had sent them to Kyiv specifically to restart the negotiating process, stressing that the United States intends to achieve a result. "We believe we have all the necessary conditions to achieve this goal. As Jared said, resolving issues like these is not easy - if it were, everyone would be doing it. But we are serious about this, we care deeply about it and hope that all of this will lead to a successful, peaceful, and diplomatic settlement." ▪️ President Zelenskyy described the talks as substantive. According to him, the sides discussed air defense, energy support, and preparations for winter. Ukraine is counting on a winter support package from the United States and European partners if the war continues into the winter. The President also said that the most difficult issues can only be resolved at the leaders' level and that Ukraine would push for trilateral meetings: "We'll see what Russia agrees to."
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President Zelenskyy stressed the need for a just peace following the first round of talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, emphasizing that Ukraine’s goal is not simply to end the war, but to secure a peace that will prevent Russia from invading Ukraine again. Another round of talks lies ahead, with representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany taking part. Steve Witkoff described the discussion as "substantive, focused, and important." According to Jared Kushner, President Trump wants not simply to end the war, but to create the conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. He said that any future agreements must prevent another war and allow Ukraine to channel the strength and ingenuity it has demonstrated throughout the war into the country’s development.