Ukraine says Washington has proposed a new trilateral meeting with Russia, with the United Arab Emirates suggested as a possible venue.

The United States has proposed a new trilateral meeting involving Ukraine and Russia, with the United Arab Emirates suggested as a possible location, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday.

The proposal represents another diplomatic effort to explore a possible path toward ending the war.

Zelensky said the proposed meeting would initially take place at a technical level and that Kyiv was waiting for Washington to provide a date.

U.S. proposal

According to Zelensky, American officials proposed a three-way format involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States.

Ukrainian negotiators have already held discussions with their American counterparts about possible details.

Zelensky said European governments would also be informed about the discussions.

The UAE has been suggested as a possible venue, although no final location or date has been confirmed.

Russia’s response

The Kremlin said Friday that a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine and the United States could happen soon, but officials did not provide detailed information about the proposed format.

That means the diplomatic process remains at an early stage.

There is currently no confirmed agreement for a full political settlement.

China enters the discussion

Zelensky also said he asked Trump to raise the Ukraine war during his discussions with Xi Jinping.

China maintains close relations with Russia and has significant economic and diplomatic influence.

Zelensky said he was waiting for feedback from U.S. officials on possible efforts to reduce tensions before winter.

The potential involvement of China adds another dimension to the diplomatic effort.

What happens next?

The next step is expected to involve discussions over the possible date, format and participants.

Zelensky said the sides could return to the issue within roughly 10 days with either a new perspective or a result.

For now, the proposal should be viewed as a diplomatic development rather than a confirmed peace agreement.

The key question is whether the proposed talks can produce enough common ground for a broader negotiation.