Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-21
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Wednesday for a freeze of the frontline in the war with Russia, considering this measure an essential preliminary step before engaging in negotiations with Moscow.
This proposal comes as American envoys have traveled to Saint Petersburg for talks, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a resolution to the conflict.
Zelensky emphasized that any discussion aimed at ending the war must necessarily include Ukraine, underscoring his country’s central role in future negotiations.