US seeking to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks

The United States is attempting to revive trilateral ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, four and a half years into the conflict, with the UAE proposed as a host. Both Kyiv and Moscow have confirmed plans to relaunch discussions, following previous failed diplomatic efforts and ongoing deadly attacks.
Why it matters
This signifies a renewed diplomatic push to end a major ongoing international conflict, potentially altering geopolitical dynamics and impacting millions affected by the war, despite past failures and continued hostilities.
Deadly attacks continue on the ground as Kyiv and Moscow both confirm plans to relaunch trilateral talks.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The US is seeking to revive talks between Moscow and Ukraine [File: Sergei Kholodilin/BelTA/Pool via AP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 25 Sep 2026 25 Sep 2026 The United States is working to arrange a new round of talks in a bid to end the four-and-a-half-year Russia-Ukraine war , while deadly attacks continue on the ground.
Kyiv and Moscow both confirmed on Friday the plan to relaunch trilateral talks. The move follows negotiations that started earlier this year before the US efforts to broker an end to hostilities petered out amid Washington’s war on Iran. The United Arab Emirates has been proposed as the host of the new talks.
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