Zelensky Pushes U.S. Talks to Kickstart Ukraine Peace Negotiations
President Zelensky said Ukraine’s negotiating team is en route to the United States to press for a meaningful revival of peace talks to end Russia’s full-scale war, after two rounds were delayed by the Middle East conflict. The delegation—led by Rustem Umerov and including Kirill Budanov, David Arakhamia, and Serhiy Kyslytsia—will meet U.S. officials to seek security guarantees and air-defense cooperation, as Kyiv emphasizes that the pause in negotiations must end and continues cooperation on drone defense amid broader regional tensions.
