During the winter, Ukraine and Russia held three rounds of talks with American mediation, according to multiple reports. However, no new such meetings are currently planned, the same sources indicate. This stalemate comes as Finland's President Alexander Stubb warns that negotiations to reach an end to the war in Ukraine may be over. According to Aftonbladet, Alexander Stubb described the situation as potentially a stop in the negotiations because they have reached an end on the negotiation path and cannot proceed further.
Zelenskyy said Russia does not want to move toward peace, according to major media reports. He also stated that Turkey is ready to host the next round of talks in a trilateral format, as cited by the same sources. In a social media post, Zelenskyy elaborated that Moscow is trying to manipulate the conflict to its advantage and aims to turn the blows of Iran on its neighbors and American bases into a second front of Russia's war against Ukraine, according to major media reports.
We are waiting for a response from the Americans. Either they will change the country where we meet, or the Russians must confirm the U.S. We are not blocking any of these initiatives. We want a trilateral meeting to take place.
Last weekend, Ukraine sent a delegation to the U.S. in an attempt to revive the process, apparently without result, multiple reports indicate. Zelenskyy hopes to resume negotiations to seek an end to Russia's invasion war and is now sending an official delegation, according to the same sources. The talks are to be postponed to next week by the U.S., according to Zelenskyy, as cited by major media.
Turkish authorities have not commented on the statement that Turkey is ready to host the next round of talks, according to major media reports. This leaves uncertainty about whether Turkey has officially agreed to host the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. The lack of response adds to the diplomatic complexities surrounding the peace process, with no confirmation from Ankara on its willingness to serve as a venue.
No, we don't need their help on drone defense.
Stubb believes the Iran war could be a contributing cause to the stalled talks, according to his statements. Zelenskyy warned of a very high risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes, as reported by major media. This connection highlights how regional conflicts can impact Ukraine's defense capabilities and diplomatic efforts, potentially diverting resources and attention away from the Ukraine peace process.
Zelenskyy discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron whether SAMP/T systems could serve as an alternative to U.S.-made Patriot batteries for intercepting ballistic missiles, according to major media reports. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would be first in line to test any viable alternative to Patriot batteries, as cited by the same sources. These discussions reflect Ukraine's search for air defense solutions amid concerns about stockpile depletion, with the SAMP/T system being explored as a potential replacement or supplement to existing defenses.
We received a message from them, and directly from the president as well, that they are interested. We did not sign the document with President Trump. I do not have an answer as to why. Perhaps it will happen later, but I am not sur
Zelenskyy offered Washington a defense cooperation deal last year worth $35 billion–$50 billion that would have given the U.S. administration access to technology from roughly 200 Ukrainian drone, AI, and electronic warfare firms, according to major media reports. American military officials expressed strong interest in the defense cooperation proposal, and Trump himself indicated he was receptive, the same sources indicate. However, U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has no need for Ukrainian drone technology, as reported by major media. According to The Independent - Main, Donald Trump described the U.S. position as not requiring assistance on drone defense from Ukraine, creating a contradiction in the U.S. stance on the proposed deal.
Washington reached out to Ukraine several times to request assistance for a particular country or for support for Americans, according to major media reports. The specific details of these assistance requests remain unknown, including which country was involved or the nature of the support sought. This outreach occurred alongside the defense cooperation discussions, but it is unclear how they are connected, adding another layer of complexity to U.S.-Ukraine relations during this period.
But it could also be a stop in the negotiations because they have reached an end on the negotiation path and cannot proceed further.
Stubb said it could also be a stop in the negotiations because they have reached an end on the negotiation path and cannot proceed further, according to his statements. The U.S. proposed hosting the next meeting between American, Ukrainian, and Russian negotiating teams, as reported by major media. However, the exact reasons for Moscow's refusal to send a delegation to the U.S.-proposed meeting are not confirmed, adding to the diplomatic impasse. The current status and availability of air defense stockpiles for Ukraine amid the Iran war risk also remain uncertain, affecting both military and negotiation strategies, with no clear timeline for resolution.
Russia does not want to move toward peace.
The president noted that Turkey is ready to host the next round of talks in a trilateral format. We appreciate the initiative and hope it can yield results.
Ukraine is ready for new peace talks with the support of the United States at any time but the attention of its partners is currently turned to the conflict in Iran.
Moscow is trying to manipulate the conflict to its advantage and aims to turn the blows of Iran on its neighbors and American bases into a second front of Russia's war against Ukraine.