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Kremlin Aide Announces Potential Trilateral Talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

A Kremlin aide announced that a new round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi. The talks are expected to involve experts from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. The announcement marks a potential shift in diplomatic engagement on the Ukraine issue.

On October 21, 2026, a Kremlin aide stated that a new round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could occur in Abu Dhabi. The first report, published at 18:12:05 UTC, mentioned the possibility of talks without specifying the involvement of experts. A second report from the same outlet, published at 15:40:53 UTC, clarified that the talks would involve experts from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. The timing of the reports suggests the potential talks are being considered in the context of ongoing geopolitical developments.

Where Sources Diverge

The first report mentions a 'new round of trilateral talks' while the second report specifies that the talks would involve 'experts'.

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New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi

tass

Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts

The first report was published at 18:12:05 UTC, while the second report was published at 15:40:53 UTC on the same day.

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Published: 2026-10-21T18:12:05.000Z

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Published: 2026-10-21T15:40:53.000Z

The first report does not specify the involvement of experts, while the second report explicitly mentions the involvement of experts.

tass

New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi

tass

Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts

The first report is more general, while the second report provides more specific details about the nature of the talks.

tass

New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi

tass

Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts

Timelines

Sources

StateTASSOct 21, 10:12 PM
New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide - TASS

New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide  TASS

StateTASSOct 21, 07:40 PM
Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts — Kremlin aide - TASS

Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts — Kremlin aide  TASS