Ukraine will consult with its partners on steps for ending Russia's war on Ukraine in the coming days, the Ukrainian president's office said on Saturday.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the composition of the delegation, which will be led by the head of his office and will include top security officials, as well as directives for relevant negotiations, according to the Telegram statement.
"Ukraine will never be an obstacle to peace, and representatives of the Ukrainian state will defend the legitimate interests of the Ukrainian people and the foundations of European security," it said.
G7, EU leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan on sidelines of G20 summit, sources say
The E3 countries, European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, Japan, and Canada will discuss Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine on Saturday afternoon on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, sources familiar with the matter said.
The E3 is an informal security alliance of France, Britain, and Germany.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have already discussed Ukraine on the sidelines of the summit, the Canadian government said on Saturday.
The two leaders reaffirmed their support and stressed that any settlement to the war in Ukraine must involve Kyiv, respect Ukraine’s core interests, and provide security guarantees, the Canadian government said in a statement.
Carney committed to working with allies to reach a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, it said.