On October 22, 2026, during a joint briefing with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed the results of recent negotiations between the US and Russia. According to him, Jared Kushner, a representative of the American side, informed him about Russia's support for holding trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia.
Prospects for the Trilateral Meeting
Zelensky noted that the meeting of high-level negotiation teams could take place as early as November. He also expressed hope for receiving signals from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the issues discussed.
Russia's Position
According to the information received from Kushner, Russia confirmed its readiness to participate in trilateral negotiations. This indicates some progress in relations between the states, which have been tense for an extended period.
Expectations from the Negotiations
Zelensky emphasized the importance of these negotiations for Ukraine, as they could become a pivotal moment in resolving the conflict and improving relations with Russia. The President expects that discussions will take place at a high technical level, which may open new opportunities for cooperation.