On October 23, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with U.S. representatives Jared Kushner and James Vitkoff. During the call, plans were discussed regarding a trilateral meeting of negotiating teams to be held in the first half of November.
Plans for the Meeting
Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian side is ready to meet any day, even tomorrow, but it all depends on the readiness of the Russian side. The president emphasized that a similar meeting was expected back in September, but it did not take place due to the refusal of the Russians.
Context of the Negotiations
This trilateral meeting aims to discuss important issues concerning cooperation between Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia. Zelensky expressed hope that the negotiations would take place as soon as possible, as the situation requires urgent action. Previously, the Russian side had found reasons to refuse the meeting, which raised concerns from Ukraine.