Moscow Proposes Resuming Trilateral Peace Talks With US And Ukraine In Mid-November

MOSCOW, Oct 22 – Russia is prepared to resume trilateral diplomatic negotiations with the United States and Ukraine in mid-November 2026, focusing on post-conflict security architecture for both Russia and Ukraine, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.

Russian President Vladimir Putin formally conveyed Moscow’s willingness to restart discussions during a three-hour meeting in St Petersburg with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Ushakov confirmed that the framework for resuming three-way talks was a primary topic of discussion. During the meeting, President Putin briefed Witkoff on front-line military developments along the line of contact in Ukraine, while Witkoff shared outcomes from his recent diplomatic engagements in Oslo, Norway.

The delegations also addressed potential large-scale economic cooperation between Russia and the United States, with several joint initiatives reportedly nearing the implementation stage.

Post-Conflict Framework, Oslo Consultations, and Economic Cooperation

Key details surrounding the proposed diplomatic talks include:

• Trilateral Negotiation Scope: The proposed mid-November talks aim to establish a long-term mutual security system for both nations following the resolution of the armed conflict.
• Diplomatic Coordination: The St Petersburg meeting follows consultations held by US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo, Norway, aimed at bridging positions between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv.
• Bilateral Economic Projects: In addition to security issues, Russian and American officials reviewed proposed economic projects currently progressing toward formal implementation.

Further announcements regarding the exact venue and schedule for the mid-November diplomatic sessions are expected following consultations among all three participating governments.

–NMT