ChinaRussia says it is willing to resume Russia–U.S.–Ukraine trilateral talks; Ukraine says it agrees to freeze the battlefield status quo
CCTV.com (Xinwen Lianbo): Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 21 that, during his meeting that day with U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was willing to resume trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine in mid-November. The talks could be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and would address the establishment of a Russia–Ukraine security framework after the conflict ends. Ushakov also said that Putin and Witkoff discussed implementation of the agreement on Russia's supply of diesel to the United States and the global market. Both sides emphasized that the agreement not only serves Russian and U.S. interests but will also help stabilize the global fuel market.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：俄罗斯总统助理乌沙科夫21日表示，俄总统普京当天在与美国总统特使威特科夫会晤时说，俄方愿意于11月中旬重启俄罗斯、美国和乌克兰三方会谈。会谈可能在阿联酋阿布扎比举行，主题涉及冲突结束后俄乌安全体系建设。乌沙科夫同时表示，普京和威特科夫还谈到了俄罗斯向美国和全球市场供应柴油协议的执行问题。双方强调，该协议不仅符合俄美双方利益，还将有助于稳定全球燃料市场。
In an interview with U.S. media on October 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked whether he would accept a peace agreement that would “freeze the status quo” and allow Ukraine to “retain 75% or more of its territory.” Zelenskyy said that the status quo must now be frozen, as this is a realistic path to ending the war. Ukraine will also seek security guarantees from the United States and Europe. Zelenskyy also said that day that Ukraine supports holding Russia–U.S.–Ukraine trilateral talks as soon as possible.
乌克兰总统泽连斯基21日在接受美国媒体采访时被问及是否接受“冻结现状”、乌方“保留75%或更多领土”的和平协议。泽连斯基称，目前必须冻结现状，这是结束战争的现实途径。乌方还将寻求美国和欧洲的安全保障。泽连斯基当天还表示，乌方支持尽快举行俄美乌三方会谈。
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ReportedInterview statement21 October 2026+
In an interview with U.S. media on October 21, Zelenskyy said the status quo must now be frozen and that this was a realistic path to ending the war.
In an interview with U.S. media on October 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked whether he would accept a peace agreement that would “freeze the status quo” and allow Ukraine to “retain 75% or more of its territory.” Zelenskyy said that the status quo must now be frozen, as this is a realistic path to ending the war. Ukraine will also seek security guarantees from the United States and Europe. Zelenskyy also said that day that Ukraine supports holding Russia–U.S.–Ukraine trilateral talks as soon as possible.Original Chinese quote
泽连斯基称，目前必须冻结现状，这是结束战争的现实途径。Planned at time of reportTalks proposalDate not specified+
According to Ushakov, Putin expressed willingness to resume Russia-U.S.-Ukraine trilateral talks in mid-November, possibly in Abu Dhabi, to discuss a post-conflict security framework for Russia and Ukraine.
CCTV.com (Xinwen Lianbo): Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 21 that, during his meeting that day with U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was willing to resume trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine in mid-November. The talks could be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and would address the establishment of a Russia–Ukraine security framework after the conflict ends. Ushakov also said that Putin and Witkoff discussed implementation of the agreement on Russia's supply of diesel to the United States and the global market. Both sides emphasized that the agreement not only serves Russian and U.S. interests but will also help stabilize the global fuel market.Original Chinese quote
俄方愿意于11月中旬重启俄罗斯、美国和乌克兰三方会谈。会谈可能在阿联酋阿布扎比举行ReportedReported meeting21 October 2026+
Ushakov said on October 21 that Putin had met with U.S. presidential special envoy Witkoff that day.
CCTV.com (Xinwen Lianbo): Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 21 that, during his meeting that day with U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was willing to resume trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine in mid-November. The talks could be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and would address the establishment of a Russia–Ukraine security framework after the conflict ends. Ushakov also said that Putin and Witkoff discussed implementation of the agreement on Russia's supply of diesel to the United States and the global market. Both sides emphasized that the agreement not only serves Russian and U.S. interests but will also help stabilize the global fuel market.Original Chinese quote
俄总统普京当天在与美国总统特使威特科夫会晤ReportedReported discussion21 October 2026+
Ushakov said Putin and Witkoff discussed implementation of an agreement for Russia to supply diesel to the United States and global markets, with both sides emphasizing that the agreement would help stabilize fuel markets.
CCTV.com (Xinwen Lianbo): Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 21 that, during his meeting that day with U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia was willing to resume trilateral talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine in mid-November. The talks could be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and would address the establishment of a Russia–Ukraine security framework after the conflict ends. Ushakov also said that Putin and Witkoff discussed implementation of the agreement on Russia's supply of diesel to the United States and the global market. Both sides emphasized that the agreement not only serves Russian and U.S. interests but will also help stabilize the global fuel market.Original Chinese quote
普京和威特科夫还谈到了俄罗斯向美国和全球市场供应柴油协议的执行问题。Planned at time of reportSecurity guarantees planDate not specified+
Ukraine will seek security guarantees from the United States and Europe.
In an interview with U.S. media on October 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked whether he would accept a peace agreement that would “freeze the status quo” and allow Ukraine to “retain 75% or more of its territory.” Zelenskyy said that the status quo must now be frozen, as this is a realistic path to ending the war. Ukraine will also seek security guarantees from the United States and Europe. Zelenskyy also said that day that Ukraine supports holding Russia–U.S.–Ukraine trilateral talks as soon as possible.Original Chinese quote
乌方还将寻求美国和欧洲的安全保障。ReportedTalks support21 October 2026+
Zelenskyy said Ukraine supported holding Russia-U.S.-Ukraine trilateral talks as soon as possible.
In an interview with U.S. media on October 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked whether he would accept a peace agreement that would “freeze the status quo” and allow Ukraine to “retain 75% or more of its territory.” Zelenskyy said that the status quo must now be frozen, as this is a realistic path to ending the war. Ukraine will also seek security guarantees from the United States and Europe. Zelenskyy also said that day that Ukraine supports holding Russia–U.S.–Ukraine trilateral talks as soon as possible.Original Chinese quote
泽连斯基当天还表示，乌方支持尽快举行俄美乌三方会谈。