Zelenskyy says Putin’s statements on readiness for peace talks could be a ‘political trick’

Kanyshai Butun

25 October 2026•Update: 25 October 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stated readiness for peace talks could be a “political trick” to avoid escalating tensions with Washington ahead of US midterms.

In an interview with Ukrainian broadcaster TSN, Zelenskyy said the Kremlin’s intentions would become clear through its actions and readiness to reach agreements, and trilateral talks in November would show whether Putin’s stance was a “trick.”

Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready for trilateral talks among technical groups in November, but stressed that they must produce concrete results.

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