# Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/113643

- CGTN, 2026-10-23 04:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-23/Putin-says-talks-must-focus-on-security-for-Russia-Ukraine-and-Europe-1Rtigdo2s00/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to resume trilateral contacts with Ukraine and the United States. He said negotiations should seek a lasting end to the conflict and security for Russia and Ukraine after a peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire. Putin also backed discussing Europe’s overall security architecture. A Kremlin aide said talks could take place in mid-November.

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