Ukraine backs trilateral talks with US and Russia on ceasefire

Ukraine is ready to participate in trilateral negotiations with the US and Russia, following talks held by US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo and St. Petersburg. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv's support for the proposed meeting of delegations. Zelensky stated the delegations will prepare a leaders' summit and discuss ceasefire proposals, including on energy infrastructure. He said the meeting should occur no later than early November, while Russian aide Yuri Ushakov suggested mid-November. Witkoff met Zelensky in Oslo on October 20 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, calling the discussions constructive and agreeing to continue at the technical level.