Kremlin sees possible October Ukraine talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects a new Russia-Ukraine-US meeting in the foreseeable future and did not rule out October. Ukrainian presidential office head Kyrylo Budanov also pointed to early October, proposing discussions on reducing air attacks and protecting Black Sea shipping. Separately, Zelensky offered to meet Putin at Miami’s G20; Moscow rejected that venue.

• Early OctoberPossible timing for new talks — No date has been set
• Three partiesRussia, Ukraine and United States — European participation is also sought
• 14–15 DecemberDates of the Miami G20 — Putin’s attendance remains undecided

Q1

What would mediators try to solve?

US envoy Jared Kushner described territory as the hardest issue and called for a solution that protects Ukraine’s interests and prevents renewed conflict.

Q2

Why hold another trilateral meeting?

Peskov stated that no new proposals are currently on the table and that the format would be used to seek new options.

Q3

Why does Kyiv seek European involvement?

Budanov stated that Ukraine wants the United States and Europe involved and urged work on a new European security architecture.

Q4

What has stopped a leaders’ meeting?

Putin has repeatedly rejected offers of a face-to-face meeting with Zelensky, while Russia has proposed Moscow as the location.