Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Ukraine’s negotiating team ahead of talks with representatives of the US President. The head of state reported this on social media.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine is ready for negotiations and is committed to constructive dialogue.
"Ukraine always has been and always will be constructive. We are interested in bringing the war closer to an end. Peace is needed. Security guarantees are needed. A dignified nature of the post-war peace is needed," the President wrote.
He noted that Ukraine’s proposals have already been prepared.
"It is important to work in a coordinated, substantive and realistic way," Zelensky stressed.
- On the eve of the meeting, the President promised to ensure the normal functioning of Russian airspace on 5–6 September to allow Kushner and Witkoff to fly safely.
- Russia was asked to take reciprocal steps: no aerial strikes.
- As of the morning of 4 September, Russia continues shelling Ukrainian cities.
- US President’s special envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Before that, Donald Trump said the United States has a new concrete proposal aimed at ending the war.
- After their visit to Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner are due to arrive in Ukraine on Sunday.