Putin says Russia is ready to resume U.S.-mediated talks with Ukraine next month

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia is ready to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and the United States, but only on the security parameters of a final peace deal, not a "short" ceasefire. The Kremlin said the talks are planned for early November in Abu Dhabi, and The Hindu reported they follow a meeting in Saint Petersburg between Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The Japan Times reported the same readiness to resume talks while noting that fighting in the conflict continues.

Timeline

1. Japan Times

   23 Oct 2026, 00:32 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Putin confirmed Russia was ready to resume U.S.-mediated talks with Ukraine next month, while fighting in the conflict continues despite the prospects of renewed talks.

2. France 24

   23 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Putin said Thursday Russia is ready to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and the United States, but only on the security parameters of a final peace deal and not a "short" ceasefire.

3. The Hindu

   23 Oct 2026, 10:35 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Russia indicated readiness to resume talks with Ukraine and the U.S., planned for November in Abu Dhabi, following a meeting in Saint Petersburg between Putin and Steve Witkoff.

4. Hindustan Times

   23 Oct 2026, 11:51 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports, citing the Kremlin, that Russia says talks with Ukraine and the United States are planned for Abu Dhabi in early November.