Ukraine and Russia are having important talks in the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian negotiators are going to the UAE for these meetings. They will talk with both American and Russian officials. This is happening during the 1,429th day of the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his team was traveling to the UAE. He wrote this on Telegram. He said they will meet with the American and Russian sides. Then they will decide what to do next. This news came after reports about President Putin. President Putin reportedly spoke with US representatives.
Some US representatives, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Gruenbaum, may have offered a plan. This plan is to stop the fighting. The US government has not officially said anything. However, these meetings show a big effort for peace.
Former US President Donald Trump also spoke about the situation. He said President Putin and President Zelenskyy seemed ready for an agreement. This could be a good sign for peace. However, it is still early to know.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has concerns. He does not want President Putin to be part of any "Board of Peace." Starmer said Putin is attacking Ukraine. He also said Russia is dropping bombs on Ukraine. This shows that some leaders do not trust Russia.
The EU's Kaja Kallas also made comments. She suggested problems in the relationship between the US and Europe. The war is still causing much damage in Ukraine. These peace talks are a hopeful sign. But the war continues. It will be hard to find a lasting peace.