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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 28, 2026, that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would take place very soon as part of diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war in its fifth year. While Mr. Zelensky had earlier mentioned plans for a trilateral meeting including Washington, details about the location and agenda are still being finalized. Trump’s previous promises to resolve the conflict quickly have not materialized, with ongoing military conflicts resulting in significant casualties.
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As of November 3, 2026, the U.S. will mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11. This follows intensified diplomatic efforts to end the five-year conflict, with both sides announcing a meeting set for the United Arab Emirates’ capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss security guarantees, an "energy ceasefire," and a truce in the Black Sea aimed at ensuring food exports. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Russia to show seriousness about a ceasefire during his meeting with Zelenskyy in Berlin ahead of the talks. The U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff stated these discussions aim for lasting security arrangements, de-escalation, and humanitarian measures.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky would be set up "very soon."
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-29
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Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting to be set up 'very soon' · assertive framing

Claims (7 extracted, 1 hedged)

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky would be set up "very soon." asserted
meeting → say → Putin
The announcement came as Trump's administration ramps up diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year. "There'll be a meeting set up very soon and I think a lot of progress could be made," Mr. Trump told reporters. uncertain
Trump → come → reporters
Mr. Zelensky said on Sunday that a trilateral meeting between Kyiv, Washington and Moscow would take place in November, aiming to restart stalled peace talks. asserted
meeting → say → talks
The Kremlin had previously said that a meeting between the three countries was planned to take place in the United Arab Emirates in November. asserted
meeting → say → November
Mr. Putin, who ordered the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has consistently rejected face-to-face talks with Mr. Zelensky and insisted Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine. asserted
Moscow → order → Ukraine
Mr. Trump came to power in January 2025 promising to end the war in 24 hours — but over a year of U.S.-led talks have failed to produce a breakthrough, with tens of thousands killed. asserted
thousands → come → breakthrough
In recent days, Mr. Trump has once again pivoted away from Ukraine and back to Mr. Putin, trumpeting what he said was a deal for Russia to sell diesel and reduce prices sent soaring by his Iran war. asserted
Russia → pivot → war
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