Russia x Ukraine peace talks

The Kremlin: Contacts regarding an energy truce with Ukraine are ongoing, and Russia wants not just a truce but a long-term peace.

[UPDATE] Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy (first reported at 2026-10-11T13:27:31.840592300Z)

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Tomorrow, the Ukrainian negotiating team will meet with Witkoff and Kushner in the United States. In particular, the organization of trilateral talks with the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi at the end of October will be discussed.

Moscow and Washington have acknowledged their refusal to hold negotiations on Ukraine expected in October. There are currently no current plans for US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated on Wednesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also stated in an interview published on Thursday that there are no prospects for ending the war in Ukraine through negotiations. Before the State Duma elections, Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow considered the possibility of resuming trilateral contacts in October. Details. Ryabkov stated that "contacts in this format existed in the past; they were interrupted by Kiev." Quote: "There are currently no current plans to hold contacts in this format. What happens next doesn't depend on us," Ryabkov said. The Deputy Foreign Minister added that "the leadership has repeatedly stated that we are open to such contacts." On Thursday, the Greek newspaper Kathimerini published an interview with Rubio. The US Secretary of State stated that "at this point, there appears to be no prospect of a negotiated settlement." "We have tried in the past, but so far this goal remains elusive, as Russia is conditioned on full control of the Donetsk region, which is unacceptable for Ukraine. We remain ready to play a constructive role in achieving a diplomatic solution," Rubio stated. How the negotiations were discussed. In an interview with The New York Times in early September, Kirill Budanov, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, stated that negotiations mediated by the Donald Trump administration were expected to resume by the end of September, a few days after the parliamentary elections in Russia and a few weeks before the midterm elections in the United States. On September 7, the Elysée Palace, citing a White House statement, stated that Moscow had expressed its readiness to resume negotiations after the elections. On September 12, Budanov announced that the next round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could take place in October. The day after Budanov's second statement, the Kremlin confirmed the White House and Kyiv's announcements of a resumption of negotiations after the State Duma elections. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that trilateral talks on Ukraine could resume in October, while Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Moscow considers Abu Dhabi a "completely acceptable" venue for them. However, after the elections, the Russian authorities' rhetoric changed. On September 25, Putin indicated that the negotiations expected in October might not begin. He cited Ukrainian attacks during the vote and stated that Ukraine must "feel the blows in return." Meanwhile, a representative of the Ukrainian negotiating team who participated in a meeting with Trump's envoys in Kyiv in September told The Atlantic that American negotiators intend to organize a meeting of US, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives by the end of October, most likely in Abu Dhabi (the publication was published on September 29). According to Ukrainian negotiators, the UAE planned to discuss the terms of a limited ceasefire, including an end to attacks on energy infrastructure and cargo ships in the Black Sea. Ukrainian officials told The Atlantic they don't believe serious negotiations with Russia are possible before spring, citing Moscow's expectation of a long-range strike campaign against Ukraine this coming winter. "Putin isn't stockpiling missiles for no reason; he intends to use them this winter," said one official in Volodymyr Zelenskyy's administration. Subscribe to "Agency" on Telegram / email newsletter

Moscow and Washington have acknowledged their refusal to hold negotiations on Ukraine expected in October. There are currently no current plans for US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated on Wednesday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also stated in an interview published on Thursday that there are no prospects for ending the war in Ukraine through negotiations. Before the State Duma elections, Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow considered the possibility of resuming trilateral contacts in October. Details. Ryabkov stated that "contacts in this format existed in the past; they were interrupted by Kiev." Quote: "There are currently no current plans to hold contacts in this format. What happens next doesn't depend on us," Ryabkov said. The Deputy Foreign Minister added that "the leadership has repeatedly stated that we are open to such contacts." On Thursday, the Greek newspaper Kathimerini published an interview with Rubio. The US Secretary of State stated that "at this point, there appears to be no prospect of a negotiated settlement." "We have tried in the past, but so far this goal remains elusive, as Russia is conditioned on full control of the Donetsk region, which is unacceptable for Ukraine. We remain ready to play a constructive role in achieving a diplomatic solution," Rubio stated. How the negotiations were discussed. In an interview with The New York Times in early September, Kirill Budanov, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, stated that negotiations mediated by the Donald Trump administration were expected to resume by the end of September, a few days after the parliamentary elections in Russia and a few weeks before the midterm elections in the United States. On September 7, the Elysée Palace, citing a White House statement, stated that Moscow had expressed its readiness to resume negotiations after the elections. On September 12, Budanov announced that the next round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could take place in October. The day after Budanov's second statement, the Kremlin confirmed the White House and Kyiv's announcements of a resumption of negotiations after the State Duma elections. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that trilateral talks on Ukraine could resume in October, while Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Moscow considers Abu Dhabi a "completely acceptable" venue for them. However, after the elections, the Russian authorities' rhetoric changed. On September 25, Putin indicated that the negotiations expected in October might not begin. He cited Ukrainian attacks during the vote and stated that Ukraine must "feel the blows in return." Meanwhile, a representative of the Ukrainian negotiating team who participated in a meeting with Trump's envoys in Kyiv in September told The Atlantic that American negotiators intend to organize a meeting of US, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives by the end of October, most likely in Abu Dhabi (the publication was published on September 29). According to Ukrainian negotiators, the UAE planned to discuss the terms of a limited ceasefire, including an end to attacks on energy infrastructure and cargo ships in the Black Sea. Ukrainian officials told The Atlantic they don't believe serious negotiations with Russia are possible before spring, citing Moscow's expectation of a long-range strike campaign against Ukraine this coming winter. "Putin isn't stockpiling missiles for no reason; he intends to use them this winter," said one official in Volodymyr Zelenskyy's administration. Subscribe to "Agency" on Telegram / email newsletter

Zelenskyy expects negotiations to take place in October

Ukraine agrees to trilateral meeting with Russia The President of Ukraine announced that he has agreed to the US proposal to hold trilateral technical talks in the UAE. This proposal has also been presented to the Russians and they are waiting for Russia's response to this proposal. These talks are scheduled to be held by the end of October (this month). He emphasized that he is ready to hold these talks in the UAE or any other country that the US suggests. @YjcNewsChannel

NEW!! U.S. officials are proposing a trilateral technical-level meeting with Ukraine and Russia by the end of October, Zelenskyy says. • • Kyiv says it is ready to participate and is open to the UAE or another venue proposed by Washington

Ukraine ready to participate in trilateral talks with the US and Russia The Ukrainian president said on Sunday that the US plans to hold a new round of trilateral talks with Kiev and Moscow by the end of October to end the four-and-a-half-year war. #IRNA_World @IRNA_1313

Zelenskyy: “U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October”

Zelenskyy: “U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October”

Ukrainian President Zelensky: US wants to hold trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine by the end of October @YjcNewsChannel

The American negotiating team proposed holding a trilateral meeting "at the technical level" with Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. "Yesterday I spoke with the American negotiating team. The American side is contacting Ukraine and Russia today and is proposing to hold a meeting by the end of October at the technical level in a trilateral format," he said. Zelenskyy confirmed Kyiv's readiness for negotiations. Moscow has previously repeatedly stated its readiness for dialogue. On October 1, Vladimir Putin noted that it would be better to end the Ukrainian conflict on terms acceptable to Russia in order to avoid further losses on both sides.

The American negotiating team proposed holding a trilateral meeting "at the technical level" with Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. "Yesterday I spoke with the American negotiating team. The American side is contacting Ukraine and Russia today and is proposing to hold a meeting before the end of October at the technical level in a trilateral format," he said. Zelenskyy said he confirmed Kyiv's readiness for negotiations. Moscow has previously repeatedly stated its readiness for dialogue. On October 1, Vladimir Putin noted that it would be better to end the Ukrainian conflict on terms acceptable to Russia in order to avoid new losses on both sides. RBC Channel on "Max"

Zelenskyy: “U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October”

Zelenskyy: “U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October”

Zelenskyy: “U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October”

Zelenskyy: “U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October”

Zelenskyy: "U.S. Proposes Holding Trilateral Peace Talks with Russia and Ukraine in October"

FWD from Zelenskiy / Official: Yesterday I spoke with the American negotiating team. The American side is in contact with Ukraine and Russia today and offers to hold a meeting by the end of October at a technical level in a trilateral format. Yesterday I confirmed to them that our side is ready to support until the end of October. There is no new information here. We are open to the United Arab Emirates or another country proposed by the American side. I know that they will offer this to the Russian side as well - or have already offered it. We will wait for an answer. We react positively to the negotiations. From communication with media representatives together with Friedrich Merz. (3/3)

Zelensky: America is preparing to hold trilateral talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: America wants to hold trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine by the end of October. nournews.ir @Nournews_IR

Zelensky: US is preparing to hold trilateral talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: The US wants to hold trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine by the end of October. @TasnimNews

Yesterday I spoke with the American negotiating team. The American side is currently in contact with Ukraine and Russia and is proposing to hold a meeting by the end of October at a technical level in a trilateral format. Yesterday I confirmed to them that our side is ready to support until the end of October. There is no new information here. We are open to the United Arab Emirates or another country proposed by the American side. I know that they will also offer this to the Russian side - or have already offered it. We will wait for an answer. We are reacting positively to the negotiations. From a conversation with media representatives together with Friedrich Merz. (3/3)

Yesterday, I spoke with the American negotiating team. Today, the American side is in contact with both Ukraine and Russia and is proposing a trilateral meeting at the technical level by the end of October. • • Yesterday, I confirmed to them that our side is ready to support holding such a meeting by the end of October. There is no new information here. We are open to the United Arab Emirates or another country proposed by the American side. • • I know they will propose this to the Russian side as well, or may have already done so. We will wait for the response. We respond positively to negotiations. • • From the press conference with Friedrich Merz. (3/3)

Zelensky says US wants to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine by the end of October

War in Ukraine: The United States wants to organize trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine at the end of October, announces Volodymyr Zelensky

Live: #UKRAINE Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces that the United States plans to hold trilateral talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the end of October to find a solution to the conflict...

Zelensky: The United States wants to hold trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine by the end of October.

War in Ukraine: The United States wants to organize three-way talks with Russia and Ukraine at the end of October, according to Volodymyr Zelensky