The next round of peace talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia is being prepared for October 2026, said Kirill Budanov, Head of the President’s Office, on the sidelines of the YES Annual Meeting 2026. He confirmed the trilateral format of the meeting, but did not specify the venue nor confirm reports of a possible location in the Middle East.
Briefly about the main points
- The next peace talks are being planned for October 2026.
- Budanov confirmed the involvement of Kyiv, Washington and Moscow.
- The Head of the Presidential Office did not specify the venue for the talks.
- He did not confirm the version concerning the Middle East.
- The negotiators are exploring ways to resolve outstanding issues.
Format of the meeting and platform issues
In response to a question about the date of the next meeting Budanov He replied: «We’re getting ready. For October.» He confirmed that this refers to trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia.
The Head of the President’s Office did not specify exactly where the meeting might take place. Nor did he confirm reports that the talks might be held in the Middle East.
Budanov announced that the negotiation process had been stepped up
Earlier, on 12 September, Budanov stated that the negotiation process aimed at ending the war had been «revived». According to him, radically new proposals from the American side There are none at present, but the negotiators are continuing to seek new approaches to the unresolved issues.
Budanov also commented on the possibility of a ceasefire along the current front line until winter sets in. According to him, this issue forms part of a wider process of seeking ways to bring the war to an end.
