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Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors: Kremlin aide

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Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov stated that the timing for the next round of three-way talks to resolve the Ukraine conflict, which were initially planned for November, depends on the Middle East situation and battlefield conditions. Ushakov indicated Russia has not set a specific date yet due to current instability in the region caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. He also clarified that there would be no European negotiators involved despite previous discussions suggesting their inclusion.
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As of October 28, 2026, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov stated that the timing for the next round of Ukraine peace talks is uncertain due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the current battlefield situation. These talks were initially proposed to take place in November but may be delayed. Ushakov did not propose a specific date for the negotiations, which would involve representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that these meetings could occur between November 6 and November 10 in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, there has been no discussion about involving European negotiators in the upcoming talks despite previous statements by leaders of Britain, Germany, and France indicating Europe's desire to participate in US-mediated discussions with Russia.

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“What there is now is an agreement on resuming three-sided consultations with representatives of Russia, Ukraine and the United States.” The United States has led efforts to move forward with talks on finding a solution to the 4½-year-old Ukraine conflict, leaving European countries – Ukraine’s closest allies and biggest military backers – largely on the sidelines.
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🔮 The timing of the next round of three-way talks on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict is linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying on Oct 28, casting doubt on whether the talks will take place in November as initially proposed.
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Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors: Kremlin aide asserted
round → depend → East
The timing of the next round of three-way talks on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict is linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying on Oct 28, casting doubt on whether the talks will take place in November as initially proposed. asserted
talks → link → November
Ushakov, quoted by Russian news agencies, said Moscow had not yet proposed a specific date for the talks. asserted
Moscow → quote → talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct 28 he hoped that a meeting would take place in Abu Dhabi between Nov 6 and Nov 10. asserted
meeting → say → Nov
“It will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general. asserted
It → depend → battlefield
You can see the situation now in the Middle East. asserted
You → see → East
It just doesn’t allow us to hold it in the near future. asserted
us → allow → future
That’s my assumption,” Ushakov told journalists, referring to the regional fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran. asserted
Ushakov → ’ → Iran
Ushakov also said there had been no discussion of having European negotiators in attendance at the next round of talks. asserted
Ushakov → say → talks
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said last weekend that Europe would play a role in US-mediated talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky on securing a ceasefire. asserted
Europe → say → ceasefire
“There is absolutely no talk about this, nothing being considered,” Ushakov was quoted as saying. asserted
Ushakov → be → this
“What there is now is an agreement on resuming three-sided consultations with representatives of Russia, Ukraine and the United States.” The United States has led efforts to move forward with talks on finding a solution to the 4½-year-old Ukraine conflict, leaving European countries – Ukraine’s closest allies and biggest military backers – largely on the sidelines. asserted
States → be → sidelines
Ushakov said at the weekend that Europe should be included in discussions as its position could be crucial. uncertain
position → say → discussions
In comments earlier on Oct 28, Ushakov said the possible participation of European countries in the negotiations was not discussed during Putin’s phone conversation on Oct 27 with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere. asserted
participation → say → Stubb
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