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Russia Open to Three-Way Talks with U.S. and Ukraine on Final Peace Deal
Reported by Siddharth Deshmukh (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·
Confirmed by a second source: PBS NewsHour - World
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsRussia is ready to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and the United States, but only to discuss the security terms of a final peace agreement rather than a short ceasefire. President Vladimir Putin made this clear on Thursday, October 22, 2026, telling a state TV reporter that the goal is to ensure security for both Ukraine and Russia within a final deal rather than after a brief pause in fighting. According to PBS NewsHour, Putin agreed in principle to resume these trilateral negotiations after November 10. The agreement followed a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg at Constantine Palace between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff. Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev joined the meeting, while Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner participated via video link. Witkoff also recently met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo, Norway.
Background
Previous rounds of these three-way negotiations took place early in the year, with meetings held twice in Abu Dhabi in January and February, and further talks in Geneva in February. Those earlier discussions yielded little progress beyond prisoner exchanges because both Moscow and Kyiv held fast to their basic demands. Meanwhile, the conflict continues on the battlefield with daily long-range strikes as the war enters its fifth year.
Context
Trilateral negotiations between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine represent the main diplomatic channel being used to try to end the ongoing war. Major peace efforts often face hurdles because both sides hold very different views on whether a temporary freeze in fighting or a full final settlement should come first.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to resume three-way negotiations with the U.S. and Ukraine after November 10, following a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. However, Moscow insists these talks must focus on a final security framework rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Why It Matters
The distinction between a short pause in fighting and a permanent security settlement is a major sticking point in efforts to end the war. While the U.S. and Ukraine often push for immediate steps to stop the violence, Moscow is demanding a comprehensive arrangement that addresses long-term security guarantees for Russia.
What Happens Next
Negotiations are expected to resume after November 10, building on previous rounds held in Abu Dhabi and Geneva. Observers will be watching to see if the renewed U.S. diplomatic push can bridge the gap between Moscow and Kyiv's conflicting demands.
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