On October 28, 2026, the Kremlin announced that there would be no European representatives at the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia. This was stated by the advisor to the Russian president Yuri Ushakov.
Absence of Europeans at the Talks
Ushakov noted that the participation of European partners in the negotiations is not planned, and they may only attend if they buy tickets. "No one intends to invite them to the negotiating table," he emphasized.
Agreements on Trilateral Negotiations
According to Ushakov, the agreement to resume trilateral negotiations was reached with the American side. This indicates that the Kremlin intends to continue dialogue only with Kyiv and Washington, ignoring European partners.