Ukraine will not participate in the Russia-U.S. negotiations in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by Mikhail Podolyak. Future involvement could depend on insights from a recent Zelensky-Trump conversation, which both leaders found positive.
Ukraine has announced its decision not to partake in the upcoming negotiations between Russia and the United States scheduled for March 23 in Saudi Arabia. Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the President of Ukraine, indicated that these discussions will be strictly bilateral and without Ukrainian involvement.
Podolyak emphasized that Ukraine may reconsider its position based on insights gleaned from a recent phone conversation between President Vladimir Zelensky and former President Donald Trump on March 19. This reflection will depend on an understanding of Trump’s perspective regarding his discussions with President Putin.
The conversation between Zelensky and Trump, which was brief at under an hour, reportedly yielded positive sentiments; Trump described it as “very good,” while Zelensky remarked that it was “positive” and “very informative.”
In conclusion, Ukraine has confirmed its absence from the forthcoming Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the bilateral nature of the negotiations. Moving forward, Ukrainian participation may hinge on further clarifications stemming from the Zelensky-Trump conversation. The dialogue between Zelensky and Trump was deemed productive, which may influence future Ukrainian engagement with the ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Original Source: eadaily.com
