# Putin signals openness to three-way Ukraine talks

> Russia says it is ready to resume negotiations with the US and Ukraine, with talks potentially in Abu Dhabi in November.
- Title: Putin signals openness to three-way Ukraine talks · POLITICO
- Summary: Russia says it is ready to resume negotiations with the US and Ukraine, with talks potentially in Abu Dhabi in November. Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump's…
- Keywords: vladimir putin, ukraine war, russia, united states, steve witkoff, trilateral talks, negotiations, politics, world, Putin, signals, openness
- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/article/russia-ready-talks-end-ukraine-war
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:13:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vladimir putin, ukraine war, russia, united states, steve witkoff, trilateral talks, negotiations, politics, world
## Putin signals readiness for talks
Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is in principle ready to resume trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kyiv in November.

> in principle
## Talks could happen in Abu Dhabi
Senior Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end and trilateral talks may take place in Abu Dhabi.

> may take place in Abu Dhabi
## US confirms technical level discussions
Witkoff confirmed discussions will continue with trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine at the technical level.
## Key takeaway

Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump's envoy Russia is ready for trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine, potentially in Abu Dhabi in November.