Zelenskyy Denounces US-Russia Talks Format

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not participate in the US-Russia talks and will not accept the outcomes if excluded. Expressing disappointment over the lack of invitation, Zelenskyy emphasized that talks without Ukrainian involvement would be unproductive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly declared on Monday that his nation will not partake in this week's US-Russia talks concerning the war's resolution. He emphasized that Ukraine will reject any conclusions if excluded from the dialogue.

During a conference call with journalists from the United Arab Emirates, Zelenskyy expressed frustration over not receiving an invitation to the discussions planned for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.

He criticized the talks, predicting they would be fruitless due to the lack of Ukrainian participation. Zelenskyy announced his planned visits to Turkiye on Monday and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, clarifying that these trips are unrelated to the US-Russia discussions.