Ukraine, US and Russia to hold trilateral consultations after November 4
Trilateral consultations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia are expected after November 4, with their date and format dependent on battlefield conditions and the broader situation. Volodymyr Zelensky said the meeting in Abu Dhabi could take place on November 10, while questions remain over European participation and Russia’s delegation.
Key points
- Trilateral consultations involving Ukraine, the US and Russia are expected after November 4.
- Volodymyr Zelensky said the Abu Dhabi meeting could take place on November 10.
- The meeting date will depend on battlefield conditions and the overall security situation.
- The composition of Russia’s delegation has not yet been determined.
- Ukrainian officials differ over whether European representatives should attend.
- Ukraine will not cancel the meeting if the US insists on a strictly trilateral format.
Why it matters
The consultations could lead to negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia. Their timing remains contingent on battlefield conditions and the broader security environment, while the format, Russia’s representation and possible European involvement are still unresolved.
What happened
Trilateral consultations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia are expected after November 4, according to Yuri Ushakov. He said the exact date would depend on the situation on the battlefield and the broader circumstances, adding that Russia’s representative had not yet been decided. Zelensky said the Abu Dhabi meeting could take place on November 10 and that Ukraine would not abandon it if Washington insisted on a trilateral format.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian coverage highlights conflicting positions on timing, format and European participation. Ukraine wants European representatives included and the meeting held before a possible US-China-Russia summit at the APEC summit in Shenzhen. At the same time, Kyiv has signaled flexibility about attending a strictly trilateral meeting.
Where reporting differs
Ukrainian officials differ on European participation. Yuri Ushakov said the issue is not yet under consideration because the planned meeting is trilateral, while Zelensky said Ukraine wants Europe represented at the talks.
Background
Ukraine wants the trilateral meeting to take place before a possible meeting of the United States, China and Russia at the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Zelensky said representatives could meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10.