Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal could be near ahead of December’s G20 summit
Trump said negotiators are testing common ground as the United States seeks concessions on security guarantees and territory to end the war.
- On October 3, 2026, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, predicting a breakthrough during the December G20 summit in Florida and stating he is "getting close to concluding a deal."
- Special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky to bridge fundamental gaps, though the Kremlin continues to demand maximum concessions.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio adopted a cautious tone at the G20 meeting in Atlanta, stating, "I don't think anyone here is claiming that we are on the verge of a negotiated settlement."
- Russia's continued bombardment of Ukraine's energy grid left hundreds of thousands without power; a limited local ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city expired on Monday, quickly reversed by renewed attacks on aid distribution centers.
- President Trump confirmed he would welcome Zelensky to the Miami summit, though skepticism remains regarding Putin's attendance; experts note that intermediate deals often lack the trust foundations required for sustainable breakthroughs.
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The Kremlin has ruled out direct European participation in the talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia. At the same time, European officials confirmed plans to be present in Abu Dhabi.
The European Union will be present at the peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday, a spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed on Monday. Russia denied earlier on Monday that Europe is involved in those discussions. Follow all developments in the war in Ukraine in our live blog.
Negotiations under American mediation are scheduled this week in Abu Dhabi.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday he was "coordinated" with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen before the US-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks planned this week in Abu Dhabi.
According to Dmitry Peskov, only trilateral talks will be held.
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