Ukraine Pushes for Earlier Trilateral Talks with Russia and the U.S.

Ukraine is seeking to move up the scheduled three-way talks with Russia and the U. S. by at least a week. The talks, initially set for mid-November, are now expected to take place earlier, although the exact date and location remain unconfirmed. Ukrainian officials have emphasized the importance of securing a breakthrough before winter sets in, citing the dire humanitarian situation on the ground. Without electricity, water, or heating, every day matters, a source close to President Volodymyr Zelensky's team explained. Ukrainian negotiators do not expect a breakthrough at the first meeting and are preparing for several rounds of talks before concrete agreements can be reached. A peace agreement could potentially be reached before the New Year, but this remains uncertain.