Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants timeline for next round of Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for "clear dates" to be set for the next round of negotiations with Russia, as Ukrainian negotiators prepare for talks in the United States. Zelenskyy's demand for a defined timeline signals Ukraine's effort to maintain momentum in diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the nearly three-year-old conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. Setting specific dates would establish concrete benchmarks for negotiations and prevent indefinite delays that could favor either side militarily or diplomatically. The push for scheduled talks comes as the Trump administration has signaled interest in facilitating peace discussions between Ukraine and Russia. Establishing a structured negotiating calendar could determine whether diplomatic efforts lead to substantive progress or stall amid competing demands from Kyiv, Moscow, and international mediators.