Zelenskyy says this week's trilateral Ukraine peace talks not canceled yet

By Kanyshai Butun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that the planned trilateral peace talks between the delegations of Ukraine, US, and Russia in Abu Dhabi this week have not yet been canceled, as tensions rise due to US-Israel military operation against Iran, which has retaliated through drones and missile attacks in the Gulf region.

Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy said he could not confirm the venue but stressed “no one has cancelled” the meeting.

“Due to the current military conflict, we cannot confirm that the meeting will take place in Abu Dhabi, but nonetheless, no one has cancelled it. The meeting must take place; it is important to us. We support this meeting," Zelenskyy said.

​​​​​​​According to him, the date of the talks is most likely March 5-6 and are possible between the period of March 5-8.

Russian officials have yet to comment on his remarks.

Russia, Ukraine and the US previously held three rounds of peace talks -- Jan. 23-24, Feb. 4-5 and Feb. 17-18 -- the first two of which were held in the UAE capital. The third round took place in Geneva.