Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Turkey, the Gulf States or European countries could host any talks he may hold with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Now, this week there will be contacts with Turkey, contacts with the Gulf States and with European states which could host talks with the Russians," Zelensky said in his nightly video address. In his comments, Zelensky also said that moving ahead with talks depended on coordination with Ukraine's partners, primarily the United States, in ensuring that sufficient pressure was exerted on Russia.
