Umerov discusses possible leader-level meeting formats in US to end war – Zelensky

According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on Facebook.

He noted that he had heard a report from Umerov following his meetings with U.S. Special Presidential Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

"We continue our nearly daily communication with representatives of the United States. Today, Rustem Umerov briefed me on the outcomes of his meetings with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Importantly, America remains engaged in diplomacy and, in particular, has acted as a mediator on the issue of a prisoner exchange," Zelensky said.

According to him, contacts are ongoing at the appropriate level to hammer out the configuration of the exchange. The lists have been handed over, and Ukraine expects the United States to play an active role in ensuring the realization of this agreement.

Zelensky also said that possible formats for meetings and negotiations at the leadership level aimed at ending Russia's war were also discussed in the United States.

"Rustem also provided a separate detailed report on contacts with countries interested in Drone Deals with Ukraine. Nearly 20 countries are currently involved at various stages: 4 agreements have already been signed, and the first contracts under these agreements are now being prepared. With other countries, preparatory procedures are underway for political arrangements that will open the way for businesses. Ukraine has already secured its first energy-related results thanks to these agreements – the Ukrainian market is being supplied with the necessary volume of fuel. There will also be significant financial results," Zelensky said.

He stressed that, in addition to the Middle East and the Gulf, the South Caucasus, and Europe, "we will soon launch this new security cooperation within the framework of Drone Deals with another part of the world as well."

"We are preparing positive news for Ukraine," he said.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was ready to send an American delegation to Moscow for talks on the war in Ukraine.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine