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The trilateral talks between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia saw greater progress on the military track, while more unresolved issues remain on the political one.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this.
“I believe it is good that we held a trilateral meeting in Switzerland. We respect and value partners from the Middle East and other regions. But in my opinion, if the war is in Europe, then we must find the place for negotiations in Europe”, — he said.
The President noted that during the talks in Geneva on February 17–18, there were two working groups: military and political.
“We are closer to completing the negotiations on the military track than on the political one. Why? Because the military, in the trilateral format, discussed how to develop a mission to monitor a ceasefire when it is established and when the political track opens these possibilities”, — he said.
Zelensky added that the military group discussed details, technical nuances, and the capabilities of both sides — especially the Americans, who will have a leading role in monitoring.
At the same time, he noted ongoing complex discussions about the role of Europeans, which is of great importance to Ukraine.
“It is important that we have American partners. But I constantly emphasize that, in my view, we also need European representatives. So, on the military track, they are closer to a result — a draft with full details on how monitoring will be carried out immediately after a ceasefire”, — Zelensky said.
