- Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his readiness for the next round of trilateral peace talks, awaiting agreement from the US and Russia on meeting specifics.
- The US proposed hosting the meeting, which would involve US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but Moscow has declined to send a delegation.
- Zelensky indicated that either the US must suggest an alternative meeting location or Russia must confirm the US as the host country.
- He affirmed that Ukraine is not obstructing any initiatives and is keen for a trilateral meeting to take place.
- Separately, Zelensky has clamped down on drone sales, warning private manufacturers against direct export deals without government oversight and calling for a new system to prevent such bypasses.
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