Putin's aide says trilateral talks will depend on the situation on battlefield

Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, has said that consultations between Russia, the US and Ukraine on negotiations will "depend on the situation on the battlefield and the overall situation".

Source: Ushakov, quoted by the Russian news agency Interfax

Quote: "The date will also be [set]. It is clear that this will be after 4 November."

Details: Ushakov noted that the timing "will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the overall situation".

He also said that the composition of the Russian delegation will be announced later.

Quote: "We of course have a core team, but I think its composition will be finalised in the near future."

Details: Ushakov separately noted that the talks are planned "with the participation of representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the US – representatives specifically".

Background:

• Ushakov said that European representatives would not take part in the trilateral technical talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia scheduled for next month.
• Ushakov previously said Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine on ending the Russia-Ukraine war after 4 November.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, following a conversation between European leaders and Putin, there are indications that Russia is serious about a meeting of the negotiating teams in Abu Dhabi. He added that the holding of the trilateral meeting of Ukrainian, US and Russian technical teams planned for early November depends on the US.
• The Telegraph reported that Russia might try to use a new round of peace talks to secure concessions from NATO.

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