Ukraine's President Zelensky says US proposes trilateral talks with Russia by end of October

On October 4, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States is proposing trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia to end the ongoing war, with a technical-level meeting planned by the end of October. Zelensky confirmed Ukraine's readiness to support this timeline after speaking with American negotiators. The talks would involve the US, Ukraine, and Russia, with the UAE as a possible host. Previous negotiation efforts have stalled, and Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukraine. The Kremlin has indicated openness to such talks in October.