Overview
- Zelensky, during a Saturday visit to Baku, said Ukraine is ready to hold a new round of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks in Azerbaijan after earlier rounds paused during Middle East tensions.
- The visit produced six signed cooperation documents that include security and defense‑industry items, with details to follow.
- Aliyev said he sees room to expand energy ties and defense production with Ukraine, noting bilateral trade now tops $500 million.
- A day earlier in Jeddah, Zelensky and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed exporting Ukrainian air‑defense expertise, energy cooperation, and food security.
- Azerbaijan provided five passenger buses as aid during the trip and highlighted more than $45 million in prior support that included generators, grid equipment, and recovery programs for over 500 Ukrainian children.