Trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to resume in early November in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday.
The announcement marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough in efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, which is currently grinding through its fifth year.
The decision to restart direct negotiations, which have been stalled since early 2026, follows a flurry of diplomatic engagements led by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo on Tuesday before travelling to Saint Petersburg on Wednesday for a high-level meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both Kyiv and Moscow subsequently confirmed their readiness to participate in Washington-mediated discussions.
Speaking in an interview late Thursday, President Putin stated that the upcoming trilateral talks in the UAE will prioritise long-term security arrangements for a comprehensive peace agreement rather than a short-term truce.
While Moscow has proposed holding the talks around November 10, President Zelensky has urged all parties to convene as soon as possible. The meetings in Abu Dhabi represent the most concrete attempt in months to negotiate a settlement to the conflict.
