Zelenskyy, Meloni weigh potential venues for Russia talks

Zelenskyy wrote about this on social media.

He said that he discussed with Meloni his recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.

“We are coordinating our positions. Italy supports all efforts for a genuine peace. We agreed to stay in contact regarding our next steps,” Zelenskyy added.

He also said that, together with the Italian prime minister, they discussed possible platforms for talks with the Russians.

“A ceasefire is needed to save human lives. Honest diplomacy is needed. Ukraine is ready, and it is necessary to ensure Russia’s readiness to truly end the war,” emphasized the President of Ukraine.

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked the new Pope, Leo XIV, for offering the Vatican as a venue for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.