Ukraine war: Russia agrees in principle to resume three-way talks after November 10
Russia is willing in principle to resume talks with the United States and Ukraine after November 10, a Kremlin adviser said after Putin met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Contextual image: Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, December 2, 2025. It does not depict the October 21, 2026 meeting. Photo: Kremlin.ru. License: CC BY 4.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vladimir_Putin_(2025-12-02).jpg
World | October 21, 2026, evening. Russia is willing in principle to resume three-way talks with the United States and Ukraine after November 10 on ending the war, Kremlin foreign-policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said.
The statement followed a meeting in St Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy. The Kremlin said the meeting lasted about three hours.
What was verified
- The stated Russian agreement to resume Russia–U.S.–Ukraine talks is in principle.
- Ushakov said the talks could restart after November 10.
- A post-war security system for Russia and Ukraine would be a central subject.
- This is not confirmation of an immediate ceasefire or a final peace agreement. Major differences over settlement terms remain.
This report was checked against independent reports from Reuters and The Associated Press, along with the Kremlin’s official record of the meeting.
Clearly labelled sources
Office of the President of Russia — official meeting record, October 21, 2026 · Reuters — published October 21, 2026, 7:11 p.m. IST · The Associated Press — October 21, 2026 update.
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