Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia showed readiness to negotiate toward a conflict settlement in talks with US envoys. He told Axios that the US is pushing to de-escalate ahead of the long winter, and said weekend discussions included proposals on energy facilities, grain shipments, and oil and gas exports.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT:Zelensky said Russia showed readiness to negotiate and that the US is pushing de-escalation ahead of winter talks.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelensky was responding to weekend talks involving US envoys and discussing proposals on de-escalation and conflict settlement.
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