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Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin, American envoys expected in Moscow

This step is part of a tight diplomatic sequence.

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Key facts

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Dublin on Wednesday, November 11. He is due to take part on Thursday, in the Irish capital, in a…
  • This stop is part of a tight diplomatic sequence. Direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, conducted under American mediation, ended in the morning.
  • The meeting announced by Volodymyr Zelensky concerns diplomatic efforts. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are the designated interlocutors, after the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Dublin on Wednesday, November 11. He is due to take part on Thursday, in the Irish capital, in a European summit.

This stop is part of a tight diplomatic sequence. Direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, conducted under American mediation, ended in the morning.

The meeting announced by Volodymyr Zelensky concerns diplomatic efforts. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are the designated interlocutors, after the close of the morning’s direct exchanges between Kyiv and Moscow.

In Kyiv, the war continues to set the rhythm of daily life. For residents, power cuts are a daily occurrence, alerts keep recurring, and strikes occur almost every night.

Dig deeper

Who is Volodymyr Zelensky?

President of Ukraine since 2019, he leads the country in the face of the war waged by Russia and carries Ukrainian diplomacy.

Who is Steve Witkoff?

An American businessman who has become a United States envoy, he is one of the designated interlocutors in contacts on Ukraine.

Who is Jared Kushner?

Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a businessman, he is associated with Witkoff in this American mediation between Kyiv and Moscow.

Why Dublin in this sequence?

The capital of Ireland and a member of the European Union, it is hosting the European summit where Zelensky is to discuss diplomatic efforts.

What is at stake?

The continuation of talks between Ukraine and Russia under American mediation, as strikes and power outages continue in Ukraine.

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