# US proposes trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine by end of October, Zelensky says

https://mins.news/en/item/85660

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-04 20:58 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/us-proposes-trilateral-talks-with-russia-ukraine-by-end-of-october-zelensky-says/

> The United States is proposing a technical-level trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia before the end of October, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine is ready to participate and is open to the UAE or another venue suggested by Washington. An energy ceasefire and a possible reopening of the Black Sea grain corridor may be discussed.

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