Kremlin calls first resumed Ukraine-US-Russia talks 'sighting'

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the first resumed Ukraine-US-Russia meeting will be "sighting" in nature and unlikely to yield significant decisions, as stated in an interview published October 25. Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks after November 4, with a tentative date in the first half of November, though no final date is set. Ushakov acknowledged more work is needed on a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. Ushakov also stressed the need for dialogue with European countries supporting Ukraine, saying Europe's position may be key. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported on October 21 that Russia supports the trilateral meeting, with the US proposing talks as soon as possible.