On October 21, 2026, it was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the United States. The meeting may take place in Abu Dhabi around November 10. However, despite this concession, the Kremlin remains firm in its position regarding the conflict.
Kremlin's Position
According to information from the White House, following the easing of sanctions, particularly regarding Russian diesel fuel, the American side hoped for greater willingness from the Kremlin to compromise. However, so far, the only outcome has been the potential resumption of negotiations.
Details of the Upcoming Negotiations
The meeting of delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Russia is scheduled for November 10 in Abu Dhabi. Vadym Denysenko, head of the analytical center "Business Capital", noted that Putin is not interested in freezing the war along the current front line. The Kremlin intends to continue fighting for control over Donbas and seeks the lifting of sanctions from European countries.
Prospects for Ending the Conflict
It is worth noting that Putin, according to Denysenko, has effectively ignored Donald Trump's invitation for negotiations, stating that he is only willing to return to trilateral talks after the US Congressional elections in November. This indicates that the Kremlin is trying to gain maximum advantages before any compromises.