In a statement to reporters on October 31, 2026, Xinhua reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Kremlin had no information about a possible three‑way contact among Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The claim came as Trump announced an expected meeting with the other two leaders, and Zelensky expressed hope for a trilateral talk in Abu Dhabi between November 6 and 10.
According to the reporting, Peskov replied to a question about Trump’s announcement: “We know nothing about it.” He added that the Kremlin had no knowledge of a potential meeting involving Putin, Trump and Zelensky, and it had not received any confirmed information.
Trump’s public remarks mentioned that he expected a meeting with Putin and Zelensky soon, but that the talks did not necessarily have to be in person. Zelensky, on the other hand, said he hoped a trilateral meeting of peace negotiators would take place in Abu Dhabi between November 6 and 10, a calendar that could accommodate the schedules of all three leaders.
Peskov clarified that nothing had been confirmed by the Kremlin. He described the Kremlin’s stance as “not aware” and highlighted the absence of any official confirmation from his office regarding the possible three‑way contact that had been reported by other sources.
Thus, the Kremlin’s position remains that it has no knowledge of any forthcoming or planned meeting involving Putin, Trump, and Zelensky, while public statements from Trump and Zelensky have suggested a willingness to explore a trilateral dialogue. The situation remains unconfirmed, with the Kremlin’s denial underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the proposed engagement.