A separate meeting between the Ukrainian president and US officials may take place as early as next week, Zelenskyy said. He urged Washington to intensify pressure on President Vladimir Putin rather than on Ukraine to achieve peace. Additionally, Zelenskyy noted that European leaders are initiating their own separate contacts with Russia, and he plans to speak with Turkey and Middle Eastern representatives regarding food and sea security.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Proposes Trilateral Summit Between Zelenskyy and Putin
Geopolitics3 days ago
Ukraine is open to a diplomatic encounter coordinated by the United States to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. Washington is proposing a high level meeting between the leaders of the US, Ukraine, and Russia, which could be hosted in the US during the G20 summit, in Europe, or in Middle Eastern nations like the UAE or Saudi Arabia. While Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to negotiate in any format, including 3 way or multi party talks, neither the US nor Russia has confirmed the proposal.
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