Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday that plans for upcoming peace talks with Russia—originally scheduled for Sunday, February 1, in Abu Dhabi—could face delays or location changes. 🔄 The uncertainty comes amid evolving global dynamics, including recent developments between the U.S. and Iran that Zelenskyy cited as potential factors.
"We need all key players at the table," Zelenskyy told reporters, emphasizing the importance of unified participation. He firmly rejected Russia's proposal to hold talks in Moscow, countering with an invitation for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in Kyiv instead. 🕊️
This follows trilateral talks held earlier this week in Abu Dhabi (January 23–24) involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia—the first such meeting since the conflict began. While no breakthroughs were reported, the discussions marked a rare diplomatic effort to address the ongoing crisis.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Thursday that Russia would only consider Moscow as a venue for any potential Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, setting the stage for continued logistical tensions. ⏳
As the world watches, the shifting sands of diplomacy remind us that peace often requires both patience and adaptability. 💡
