Russia and Ukraine are set to resume trilateral talks with the US, according to Kremlin officials. The talks are expected to focus on a final agreement for the conflict, not a temporary ceasefire. The discussions are scheduled to take place next month.
The talks follow a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg. Putin stated that the goal of the discussions would be to ensure security for both Ukraine and Russia within the framework of a final agreement. The talks come after a wave of attacks by Russia on Ukraine, including a deadly attack on a market in Lozova.
Zelensky has accused Russia of failing to change its position on the war, citing a recent wave of attacks that followed the meeting. The attacks included a deadly attack on a market in Lozova and a drone attack on the Moscow region. The attacks have raised concerns about the possibility of further violence and the effectiveness of current defense measures.
Putin has stated that the discussions will focus on a final agreement, not a truce. The talks are expected to address the issue of ensuring security for both Ukraine and Russia within the framework of a final agreement. The discussions are scheduled to take place next month, following a meeting between Putin and Witkoff in Saint Petersburg.