Russia to Join G20 Energy Meeting; Zelenskyy Open to Talks
Moscow will attend the G20 energy meeting, and Zelenskyy is open to meeting Putin, a move that could help ease diplomatic tensions between the nations.
Mateo Fernandez ·
Russia will take part in the G20 energy meeting, and President Zelenskyy said he is willing to meet President Putin, potentially opening channels for talks, officials said.
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Russian delegation to join energy meeting
Officials said Moscow's decision to send a delegation marks its participation in the forum's energy talks and comes as international actors monitor diplomatic shifts. Ukrainian officials described Zelenskyy's comment as a willingness to engage directly, while other capitals said they would await formal proposals.
Officials said the two developments are being read as steps that could create new contact points between Kyiv and Moscow. They cautioned that participation at a multilateral energy meeting is not the same as bilateral negotiations and that any follow-up would require explicit mandates from both sides.
Officials said attendees at the energy session will discuss energy security and related cooperation, framing the meeting as a forum for technical exchange rather than a venue for ceasefire talks. Observers said any de-escalation signal from the meeting would likely influence risk sentiment across markets and supply-chain planning.
Officials said they expect to provide further details within 48 hours, including the composition of delegations and any planned bilateral contacts during the meeting.