Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday that Ukrainian and US officials will meet this week to explore the possibility of peace talks with Russia.

Speaking alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Zelenskiy said he will consult with US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg on the discussions. He added that while a basic plan for security guarantees is shaping up, further work is needed before confirming whether Russia is willing to participate, Xinhua reported.

Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump said he had begun arranging a potential meeting between Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.