Zelenskiy points to November for trilateral talks

While the pressure of the conflicts in Eastern Europe on global energy lines and the sanctions architecture continues, a new negotiation timetable has come from the Kiev administration regarding diplomatic contacts. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy announced that preparations are underway to restart trilateral talks in November with delegations from the United States, Russia and Ukraine. Zelenskiy said the technical delegations are ready for negotiations focused on achieving concrete results.

Zelenskiy noted that establishing a ceasefire for the energy infrastructure would be a critical step even in the process of ending the war. Emphasizing that Ukraine needs strong security guarantees, Zelenskiy said that limiting the army and the country's neutral status are not open to discussion. He indicated that Kyiv's diplomatic capabilities must be protected at the table and argued that sanctions against Russia should not be lifted.

Which topics will be on the table in trilateral negotiations?

Highlighting that topics concerning territorial integrity exceed the authority of the technical delegations, Zelenskiy said that this issue must be discussed directly at the leaders level. Stating that they do not accept the land‑swap formulas that the United States has long raised, Zelenskiy added that the matter could only be addressed at a possible leaders summit involving United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, while other topics could be evaluated by technical groups.

When will the temporary ceasefire in Oleshky start?

In addition to diplomatic contacts, Zelenskiy reported developments on the front line, stating that a temporary ceasefire will be implemented in the town of Oleshky in the Kherson region as of October 27, 2026 to deliver humanitarian aid. He said that, at the suggestion of the United States and aiming for a process lasting a few days, Russian forces must clear the roads in the area of mines. Zelenskiy said that the evacuation of civilians and the lifting of the siege are the primary priorities.

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