Kremlin signals possible trilateral talks

The Kremlin has indicated it does not rule out the resumption of trilateral peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, following a weekend diplomatic visit by U.S. envoys. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday, September 7, 2026, that while the three-way format is possible, discussions regarding specific venues or exact dates are premature. The comments came after U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow and Kyiv as part of an effort to revive stalled negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The envoys met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for a meeting described as constructive and lasting three hours. Following their Moscow discussions, Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Kyiv on Sunday, September 6, 2026, where they met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During their weekend visit, both Russian and Ukrainian sides reportedly agreed to a temporary halt on strikes against each other's capitals, effective from Saturday through Monday, to support the peace talks. U.S.