Ukraine says it is studying five ceasefire mechanisms, seeks three-way talks in October
In short
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tykhyi said in Kyiv on October 7 that Ukraine is willing to join trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States and hopes they take place in October. He said Ukraine is studying five different ceasefire mechanisms, including a full, unconditional ceasefire, a Black Sea ceasefire proposed by Turkey and Egypt, and energy-related proposals from India and the United States.
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Ukraine is willing to take part in trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States and hopes they can be held in October, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tykhyi said at a press conference in Kyiv on October 7 local time, according to reports carried by Chinese business outlets citing CCTV News. He said Ukraine is prepared to join not only a leader-level meeting but also three-way talks at other levels. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Tykhyi said Ukraine is currently studying "five different ceasefire mechanisms". These include a full, unconditional ceasefire and a Black Sea ceasefire plan put forward by Turkey and Egypt. He said Ukraine is also examining a proposal from India involving the energy sector, as well as the possibility of an energy ceasefire that the United States had discussed previously. The reports did not give further details of the proposals or any response from Russia or the United States. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The statement sets out the ceasefire options Ukraine says it is considering and its preferred timing for three-way talks with Russia and the United States. Chinese business outlets carried the remarks, citing CCTV News.
Key facts
- Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tykhyi spoke at a press conference in Kyiv on October 7 local time. [ 2 , 3 ]
- He said Ukraine is willing to take part in trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He said Ukraine hopes the talks can be held in October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He said Ukraine is willing to take part in leader-level meetings and in trilateral talks at other levels. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- He said Ukraine is studying five different ceasefire mechanisms, including a full, unconditional ceasefire and a Black Sea ceasefire plan proposed by Turkey and Egypt. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Ukraine is also studying an energy-related proposal from India and the possibility of an energy ceasefire previously discussed by the United States, he said. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Ukraine is willing to join Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral peace talks and hopes they will be held in October. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The spokesperson said Ukraine is studying five different ceasefire mechanisms, including a full unconditional ceasefire, a Turkey-Egypt Black Sea ceasefire plan, an Indian energy-related proposal and a US-discussed energy ceasefire. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- Whether Russia or the United States has agreed to trilateral talks in October. The documents report only Ukraine's position and give no response from Russia or the United States.
- What the fifth ceasefire mechanism is. The documents name a full unconditional ceasefire, the Turkey-Egypt Black Sea plan, India's energy proposal and the US-discussed energy ceasefire, but do not clearly list five separate items.