Trilateral Ceasefire Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Next Month... Zelensky Proposes Russia-Ukraine Summit

"Preparation Needed for a Summit Between Leaders"
Russia Continues Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Facilities

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The trilateral ceasefire negotiations involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia are expected to resume in early March in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to break the deadlock in the talks.

According to CNN on February 26 (local time), the United States and Ukraine held a bilateral meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, and agreed to hold trilateral ceasefire negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi in early March. In a video address, President Zelensky said, "Everything must be concluded," emphasizing the need to finalize the results achieved so far for substantial security guarantees, and to prepare for a summit between the leaders. He added, "A summit is a way to resolve many issues," stressing, "Ultimately, leaders decide on the key issues, and this is especially true in countries with a one-man-centered system like Russia."

The Ukrainian side has repeatedly requested a summit with Russia, but these efforts have been thwarted by Russia's opposition. Russia has yet to offer any response. According to Russia’s state-run RIA News Agency, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s Special Representative for Economic Affairs, held a separate meeting with U.S. officials in Geneva to discuss the ceasefire negotiations.

Despite the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Russia continues its offensive against Ukraine. Just before the meeting between the United States and Ukraine began, Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles targeting major Ukrainian energy facilities and other infrastructure. The ceasefire negotiations have struggled to make progress, as Russia remains unyielding on key issues such as territorial disputes.

Meanwhile, separate from the ceasefire talks, the United States and Ukraine also discussed postwar reconstruction. According to Reuters, the Ukrainian side hopes to finalize the key details of a postwar reconstruction agreement at the trilateral talks in early March. Ukraine is reportedly seeking to attract approximately $800 billion (about 1,147 trillion won) in public and private investment over the next ten years to rebuild the country.

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