Ukraine plans to restart tripartite talks on Russia-Ukraine war in October
Quick Look
- Ukraine's presidential chief of staff Budanov said that Kiev is preparing to restart trilateral talks in October aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
- U.S. special envoys Weikov and Kushner recently visited Moscow and Kiev respectively.
- Zelensky expressed positive comments on the idea proposed by the envoys and suggested that Turkey, the United Arab Emirates or Switzerland host the event.
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Why It Matters
The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted for more than four and a half years. The last three-party talks were held in Geneva in February this year and were subsequently suspended due to the shift in the focus of US diplomacy.
(Central News Agency, Kyiv, comprehensive foreign news report on the 13th) Ukrainian President Zelensky’s chief of staff Budanov pointed out that Kiev is ready to restart the tripartite talks in October aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war that has lasted for more than four and a half years.
Ukrainian media reported that Kyrylo Budanov told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting in Kiev that Ukraine was preparing for a possible new round of talks with Russia and the United States.
"We are preparing for October," he said.
U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently visited Moscow and Kiev and talked with Russian and Ukrainian leaders. This is their first visit to Moscow since February, and also their first visit to Kiev.
The last three-party talks were held in Geneva in February. U.S.-led diplomatic efforts came to a halt as Washington focused on the conflict with Iran at the time.
After visiting the capitals of Russia and Ukraine, Weikov welcomed the new progress in the negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that the two envoys put forward some "very good and valuable ideas." He suggested that the new tripartite talks could be hosted by Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland or other countries.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A new round of tripartite talks will be held in October
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the specific date and agenda of the meeting?
- What is Russia’s official response to the resumption of talks?
