In October 2026, the US intends to organize a tripartite meeting with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi to discuss the possibilities of achieving an energy ceasefire. This information was disclosed by The Atlantic.
Purpose of the Meeting
The main goal of this meeting is to discuss a limited ceasefire that includes:
- a mutual refusal by Ukraine and Russia to strike power plants;
- a halt to attacks on oil refineries and other energy infrastructure;
- a ceasefire regarding attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea, especially those transporting grain to the Middle East and Africa.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner discussed with President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team the phased reduction of the scale of the war during a recent visit to Kyiv.
Prospects for the Tripartite Meeting
After achieving initial agreements, the next step for the Americans will be to organize a meeting between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vladimir Putin. According to a source close to the Ukrainian president, Zelensky is ready for such a meeting, but Putin has not yet shown readiness for trilateral negotiations.
General Context
According to the information, Trump’s team aims to reduce the scale of the conflict in any possible way. This could be an important step towards stabilizing the situation in the region and improving relations between the conflicting parties.