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U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed Amid Iran Focus

3/9/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia were postponed as the United States focuses on Iran.
The next meeting, originally planned for early March, may take place in Turkey or Switzerland.
Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness for negotiations and cooperation on drone defense.
Russian officials accused Ukraine of delaying talks and asserted that the United States needs the negotiations more than Russia does.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia were postponed as the United States focuses on Iran.
The next meeting, originally planned for early March, may take place in Turkey or Switzerland.
Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness for negotiations and cooperation on drone defense.
Russian officials accused Ukraine of delaying talks and asserted that the United States needs the negotiations more than Russia does.