The US Proposes a New Round of Russia–Ukraine Talks by the End of October: Kyiv Said “Yes,” Moscow Is So Far Silent
The talks would be at technical level, possibly in the United Arab Emirates, and the agenda could include limiting attacks on vital infrastructure.
Washington has proposed a new round of trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine by the end of October. Ukraine has already confirmed it is ready to take part, while Russia has not responded publicly, media reported on October 5. The text does not make clear which US official made the proposal.
According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the talks would be at a technical level, between negotiating teams and officials, not directly between him and Vladimir Putin. The United Arab Emirates is mentioned as a possible venue, but the final decision depends on the parties’ agreement. One possible agenda item is limiting attacks on vital infrastructure.
The background is harsh: in recent months Washington has tried several times to restart contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, but earlier efforts produced no agreement. Other reports describe the diplomacy as stalled, without a concrete plan for a meeting. No specific dates for the talks are given.
MKNews Hub · Macedonia · October 11, 2026
