US, Russia, and Ukraine prepare for potential tripartite talks to end conflict

The Kremlin announced on September 25, 2026, that a tripartite meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to discuss ending the ongoing conflict may take place soon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested the meeting could occur at a technical level, potentially hosted in the United Arab Emirates.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy for the Russian President, is currently in the United States holding discussions with American negotiators regarding potential economic cooperation. Reports from sources familiar with the matter indicate that Dmitriev met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on September 24. While the Kremlin has not yet provided specific details or a confirmed schedule for the tripartite summit, the ongoing diplomatic contacts reflect a tentative effort to address the cessation of hostilities.

These developments follow a period of intense military engagement, including recent reports of casualties in Kyiv and Odesa. The situation remains in the preliminary stages of diplomatic exploration, with no official timeline established for further high-level negotiations.