Ukraine Diplomatic Talks: Vienna, Geneva, Budapest Meeting Possible
Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the text, focusing on potential locations for talks between Putin and Zelenskyy:
Vienna, Austria: Austria is offering itself as a location, emphasizing Vienna’s “long tradition” as a place for dialog. however, there’s a complication: an international arrest warrant for Putin issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Switzerland: Switzerland also offered to host talks and indicated it would grant Putin immunity from the ICC arrest warrant if he attended a Ukrainian conference there.
Geneva, Switzerland: Proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who believes a “neutral country” is needed.
Budapest, Hungary: US President Trump discussed the possibility of Budapest hosting the conversation with hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.Hungary has a history of pursuing its own course regarding Ukraine and Russia.
Moscow, Russia: Putin reportedly suggested Moscow as a location to Trump.
Other Key Points:
The US government is not speculating on a location.
A two-way meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is seen as a precursor to a potential three-way meeting including Trump.
Zelenskyy has signaled willingness to participate in a three-way meeting.* Russia has been less enthusiastic after the summit.