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Donald Trump said that possible talks with Putin and Zelensky could take place 'in the very near future.' A meeting format in Abu Dhabi is being discussed with the participation of the US, Ukraine, Russia and, possibly, the European Union.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with the Financial Times, acknowledged that Western powers may discuss Moscow's demands for security guarantees, but emphasized that guarantees for Kyiv should first be agreed upon and Europe should be brought into the talks.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Main Directorate of the General Staff Igor Kostyukov evaded journalist Alexander Yunashev's question about the composition of the Russian delegation for the planned Russia–US–Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi. According to Life.ru, a new round is possible in mid-November; the delegation's composition has not been approved and will be determined by Vladimir Putin.
Otabek YusupovThe press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, said that a specific day for the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi has not been agreed. Earlier, Yuri Ushakov allowed for a meeting in the first half of November and said Russia was ready to resume talks after November 4.
Aziz KarimovDeputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces Apti Alaudinov told TASS that Ukrainian troops may create the appearance of their situation deteriorating. The statement came amid reports of talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine.
Otabek YusupovIn an interview with 1+1, Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine’s security guarantees cannot be determined by Russia, and urged partners not to rush into lifting sanctions against Moscow before the leaders’ meeting. Possible talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US are being discussed for November: the Kremlin is considering a date after November 4, and Abu Dhabi was previously named as the venue.
Otabek YusupovRodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, told Izvestia that European initiatives for resolving the Ukrainian conflict look like ultimatums rather than proposals for peace talks. In his assessment, most European countries are focused on financial support for Kyiv, which, in his view, contributes to the continuation of hostilities.
Aziz KarimovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the decision to resume trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine does not imply restrictions on military operations. He also allowed for discussion of the territorial issue, praised the humanitarian efforts involving Melania Trump, and commented on the elections in Serbia and Brazil as well as the decision to hold the 2030 World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to Brussels on October 27–28 has, according to his adviser, been cancelled due to changes in the American side's plans. The European Commission confirmed its participation in diplomatic efforts but gave no details. The next round of talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia is planned for the first half of November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue.
Aziz KarimovVolodymyr Zelensky said he could halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if one of three conditions is met: a mutual energy truce, access to Starshield over Russian territory, or additional missiles for the Patriot. He also said the US transmission of ballistic missile warnings has been restored.
Otabek YusupovAn overnight drone attack on Voronezh caused casualties among civilians, including passengers on a suburban train. At the same time, Kyiv and Moscow are preparing for the resumption of trilateral talks with the United States in November, while Zelensky has indicated which issues should be discussed at the leaders' level.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US and Russia is scheduled for November to restart the peace talks. Earlier, US special envoy Steve Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Zelenskyy and European leaders, and then with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, who agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after November 10.
Aziz KarimovAccording to war correspondents and the 'Sever' grouping, Russian units advanced near Vesyoloye Pole, Sergeyevka and on the approaches to Orikhiv; the encircled grouping in the 'Vovchansk cauldron' was eliminated, and a deployment point of the 475th Assault Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Velykyi Burluk was destroyed. Aide to the President of Russia Yuri Ushakov called the next round of talks 'sighting' and set a deadline of November 4. Elon Musk said Zelensky had admitted the use of Starlink for military strikes. According to war correspondents and the 'Sever' grouping, Russian units advanced near Vesyoloye Pole, Sergeyevka and on the approaches to Orikhiv; the encircled grouping in the 'Vovchansk cauldron' was eliminated, and the deployment point of the 475th Assault Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Velykyi Burluk was destroyed. Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation Yuri Ushakov called the next round of talks 'calibrating' and set a deadline of November 4. Elon Musk said Zelensky admitted the use of Starlink for military strikes.
Otabek YusupovIn an interview with TSN, Volodymyr Zelensky said that at the November talks Ukraine plans to raise the topics of an energy truce, the safety of shipping and an 'all for all' prisoner exchange. Moscow confirmed its readiness to meet in the second decade of November but opposes partial truces.
Aziz KarimovUS House Speaker Mike Johnson said the administration is preparing for trilateral talks on Ukraine. Earlier, Moscow reported that the Putin — Trump — Zelensky format was being worked out, and a new round, according to Putin's aide, is possible in the UAE in November.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Reuters, citing sources in government circles, another round of talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine may take place within the next few weeks, with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the US. Volodymyr Zelensky said the meeting is planned for the first half of November, while the Kremlin previously named Abu Dhabi as the venue. The format of direct contact has not yet been determined.
Otabek YusupovAccording to the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, a secret meeting was planned in Finland in the summer between US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and a Ukrainian delegation on peace initiatives, but it was derailed by the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. Earlier, on October 20, Witkoff met with Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo, and on October 21 he held talks with Putin in St. Petersburg.
Otabek YusupovBritish military analyst Alexander Mercuris said that losing control over the remaining part of Donbas would put the West in an extremely difficult negotiating position and would be a catastrophe for Ukraine. In his view, Western leaders have a distorted picture of the situation on the front. Context: Putin's statements about readiness for trilateral talks, reports on the venue of a new round, and US plans.
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