Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks

Summary

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is ready for the next round of peace talks with Russia and the US amidst ongoing war challenges and political tensions over oil transit through Ukraine.

Key Points
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is ready for the next trilateral peace talks with the US and Russia to end the conflict.
  • The US proposed hosting the next meeting, but Russia refused to send a delegation, causing delays.
  • Zelenskyy highlighted the impact of the Iran war on Ukraine's air defense stockpiles and the need for alternative missile defense systems.
  • There is a political standoff over the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline for Russian oil transit, with Hungary blocking EU sanctions and loans to Ukraine.
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