{
  "id": 17023691,
  "title": "Consultations on trilateral talks hinge on ‘the situation on the frontline’ — Ushakov",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/consultations-on-trilateral-talks-hinge-on-the-situation-on-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/russia-says-trilateral-consultations-won-t-happen-until-after-november-4-50654350.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Consultations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia for potential trilateral talks will occur after November 4, contingent upon \"the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general,\" according to Yuri Ushakov, a close advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ushakov made this statement on October 28, as reported by Russian state media, adding that the precise date for the talks will be determined soon. \"It is clear that this will be after 4 November,\" he reiterated, emphasizing that the discussions will be contingent upon the overall battlefield and general circumstances. Russia has yet to finalize its representatives for the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi; however, Ushakov confirmed that a core team has already been established. He also dismissed the possibility of European participation, stressing that the forthcoming negotiations will strictly remain a trilateral affair. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously announced that trilateral talks among Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia in Abu Dhabi were scheduled for November 10. Zelenskyy also highlighted Ukraine's preference for the talks to transpire before any potential summit involving the U.S., China, and Russia. Notably, Zelenskyy mentioned that while Ukraine would favor European involvement in the Abu Dhabi talks, Kyiv would not obstruct the meeting if the U.S. insisted on a trilateral format.",
  "summary": "Consultations among Ukraine, the United States, and Russia regarding potential trilateral talks will take place after November 4, depending on “the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general,” Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov said on October 28, according to Russian state media.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}