Check What Is Confirmed About Russia's Willingness to Resume Trilateral Ukraine Talks

In what order did the news come out?

This timeline gathers CNN, France 24, To Vima and TASS reports by date. Everything below is as of 2026-10-23.

CNN and France 24 reported that Witkoff called both meetings constructive in a post on X.

When will the trilateral talks take place, and what will they cover?

Timing and venue are not confirmed, and the reports word them differently.

On the agenda the reports point the same way. Putin told TASS the talks would address how to secure Russia and Ukraine after a peace agreement, and CNN said Ushakov described a post-war security framework.

What is Russia's position?

Putin told TASS the goal is final agreements, as distinct from temporary ceasefire deals. To Vima said Russia continues to demand full control of the Donetsk region and opposes Ukraine's NATO membership.

Ushakov said recent European and Kyiv approaches contained little of substance. Both CNN and France 24 carried that remark. According to To Vima, Moscow also voiced dissatisfaction with parts of the Oslo discussions.

What is Ukraine's position?

Zelensky said he supports resuming trilateral talks. According to CNN he wants them to happen no later than early November, and he sounded cautious, noting that Russia had said before it was ready to meet and then meetings were cancelled.

CNN reported that Zelensky told Fox News he could accept a ceasefire that freezes the current front line. That starting point differs from the final-agreement-first position Putin described.

What role is the United States playing?

According to CNN, Witkoff met both sides on consecutive days. A US official quoted by CNN said the Norway talks made meaningful progress and left both sides in strong alignment on next steps. CNN also reported that President Trump told reporters this is the closest the sides have been to ending the war.

To Vima reported that Witkoff handed Putin documents with ideas for a peace deal and that Putin offered to help the US with its concerns about Iran. The reports do not describe the specific proposals.

What happened on the battlefield right after the news?

According to CNN, Russia fired missiles and drones at Kyiv early on October 22. Zelensky said the attack showed no real change in Russia's attitude and called for faster delivery of air defense missiles. Casualty figures differ by report and time, so they are not given here.

What should you watch for next?

Three things matter. Whether a date and venue are officially announced around November 10, how the gap is resolved between the early-November meeting Zelensky wants and the post-November 10 timing Russia gave, and whether the agenda is settled as ceasefire talks or as a post-war security framework. Read the Kremlin and Ukrainian presidential office statements alongside wire reports such as Reuters and AFP. The details above reflect reports checked through 2026-10-23.