By Reuters Sep. 25, 2026 Donald Trump meets with Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2026. REUTERS / Kylie Cooper The United States has proposed that the United Arab Emirates host a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia to discuss efforts to end the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday. "The American side has proposed... meeting at a technical level in a three-way format," Zelensky told reporters in a briefing via WhatsApp. "We are awaiting a proposal from the United States regarding the date, and the United States has suggested the Emirates as a possible location." Zelensky held talks this week with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where they discussed ways to bring an end to the war, launched by Russia's February 2022 full-scale invasion. Following his meeting with Trump, Zelensky said Ukrainian negotiators met with their U.S. counterparts to discuss the details of a possible trilateral meeting. "We will inform and discuss these details with the European side, the Americans will talk to the Russians, and we will return in 10 days with either a new perspective or a result," Zelensky said. The Kremlin said on Friday that a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and the U.S. could happen soon but did not provide further details. Zelensky said he asked Trump to raise the Ukraine war during his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a state visit to the U.S. The Ukrainian president said he was awaiting feedback from U.S. officials about working to de-escalate the war ahead of winter. He warned European governments, meanwhile, that Russia would continue its so-called hybrid attacks against them, and said that Ukraine had offered help to thwart them. The Kremlin has denied being behind acts of sabotage in European countries in recent months. Read more about: Ukraine war , Zelensky , United States Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more U.S. Proposed Ukraine-Russia Talks Next Week – Zelensky "This was proposed by the American side, but we'll see what happens in the Middle East, to be honest," Zelensky told journalists. 2 Min read Trump and Zelensky to Meet as Kyiv Presses for Tomahawks Trump has remained vague on whether he will provide Ukraine with the long-range missiles it seeks. 3 Min read What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Ukrainian and international media have published what they report is the full text of the agreement, which lacks any security guarantee for Ukraine. 3 Min read Zelensky Makes Last-Ditch Plea for U.S. Aid as Russia Claims Advances The Kremlin scoffed at the impact of U.S. support after Kyiv's summer counteroffensive stalled. 3 Min read
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