Zelensky says U.S. preparing to host trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine

What happened: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States wants to hold trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine by the end of October. Attribution and sources: The claim is reported by Manshur citing the newspapers Etemad and Shargh; a similar statement attributed to Zelensky was reported by Arman-e Melli. Uncertainty and distinctions: Reports cite the same basic claim but reference different Iranian newspapers as sources; Manshur does not provide direct quotes or documentation of arrangements, and the timing and participation remain presented as Zelensky’s statement as reported by those outlets.