Kremlin says three-way Ukraine peace talks will resume and a possible Putin-Xi-Trump summit is being prepared

Summary

The Kremlin says Russia is ready to resume three-way talks on the Ukraine war involving Kyiv and Washington, and that a possible meeting of the leaders of China, Russia and the United States is being prepared, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. POLITICO reports that a top Putin aide told reporters, "The conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end." The Hindu reports that Putin has agreed to resume the three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the U.S. The available reporting gives no date, venue or agenda for the meeting.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   21 Oct 2026, 17:58 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Putin has agreed to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the U.S., and that a possible first-ever meeting of the leaders of China, Russia and the United States is being prepared, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

2. POLITICO

   21 Oct 2026, 18:13 UTCSource ↗

   POLITICO reports that the Kremlin says Russia is ready for three-way talks on the Ukraine war, and quotes a top Putin aide as telling reporters, "The conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end."

3. Hindustan Times

   21 Oct 2026, 20:30 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that, according to the Kremlin, Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on the Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington.