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Russia Ready for New Round of Trilateral Talks with US, Ukraine
WHY IT MATTERS
The resumption of trilateral talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine could potentially lead to a breakthrough in the ongoing conflict, as the parties involved have expressed a willingness to negotiate and find a mutually acceptable solution.
What happened
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Russia is prepared to resume talks with the United States and Ukraine. The last round of trilateral talks took place in January and February 2026, with two sessions in Abu Dhabi and one in Geneva.
Donald Trump's special envoys called for a return to these talks, and representatives from Russia and Ukraine suggested that they could resume in October. Lavrov also plans to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The potential venue for the talks has been narrowed down to Abu Dhabi, which Russian authorities consider 'fully acceptable'.
PRIMARY SOURCES
‘We have something to say’: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Russia ready for new round of trilateral talks with US, Ukraine
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