<p>The Kremlin on Sunday (Sep 13) said it was not ruling out the possibility of three-way talks with Ukraine and the United States as early as October, offering a fresh indication that diplomatic efforts to end the war could resume. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was open to the possibility of another round of negotiations in the “foreseeable future”. This comes as Washington continues efforts to revive talks that have stalled after several rounds failed to produce a breakthrough.</p><p>“We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about the foreseeable future,” Peskov told journalists, according to Russia’s RIA and TASS news agencies.</p><p>In recent weeks, the US has stepped up diplomatic efforts, with American negotiators travelling to both Kyiv and Moscow. US President Donald Trump has also spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington attempts to find a path towards ending the conflict. Previous negotiations have made little progress, with Moscow and Kyiv remaining divided over several key issues, particularly territory.</p><h2><strong>Zelensky, Putin meeting remains unlikely</strong></h2><p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Sep 12) said that he would be prepared to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December. Moscow, however, quickly dismissed the prospect. Peskov told AFP in New Delhi on Saturday that such a meeting was “impossible”, reiterating Russia’s position that any direct meeting between the two leaders could only take place in Moscow.</p><p>Putin has repeatedly rejected proposals for a face-to-face meeting with Zelensky, despite international efforts to bring the two sides to the negotiating table.</p><h2><strong>Territorial dispute remains key hurdle</strong></h2><p>The war has continued to exact a heavy toll, with both Russia and Ukraine intensifying long-range strikes in recent months. The escalation has contributed to the highest civilian death toll since the early stages of the conflict.</p><p>Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Sunday that there was still no agreed framework for negotiations.</p><p>“At present, there is the idea that we need to reach an agreement on the territorial issue. But there are also many other questions,” he said, adding that there was no “coordinated package” on which talks could currently be based.</p><p>Moscow continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine, including areas in the east that Russian forces have not fully captured. That demand remains one of the biggest obstacles to a wider peace agreement.</p>

The Kremlin said Russia is not ruling out three-way Ukraine peace talks with the US and Kyiv in October, but major disputes over territory and other issues remain unresolved.

The Kremlin on Sunday (Sep 13) said it was not ruling out the possibility of three-way talks with Ukraine and the United States as early as October, offering a fresh indication that diplomatic efforts to end the war could resume. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was open to the possibility of another round of negotiations in the “foreseeable future”. This comes as Washington continues efforts to revive talks that have stalled after several rounds failed to produce a breakthrough. “We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about the foreseeable future,” Peskov told journalists, according to Russia’s RIA and TASS news agencies. In recent weeks, the US has stepped up diplomatic efforts, with American negotiators travelling to both Kyiv and Moscow. US President Donald Trump has also spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington attempts to find a path towards ending the conflict. Previous negotiations have made little progress, with Moscow and Kyiv remaining divided over several key issues, particularly territory. Zelensky, Putin meeting remains unlikely Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Sep 12) said that he would be prepared to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December. Moscow, however, quickly dismissed the prospect. Peskov told AFP in New Delhi on Saturday that such a meeting was “impossible”, reiterating Russia’s position that any direct meeting between the two leaders could only take place in Moscow. Putin has repeatedly rejected proposals for a face-to-face meeting with Zelensky, despite international efforts to bring the two sides to the negotiating table. Territorial dispute remains key hurdle The war has continued to exact a heavy toll, with both Russia and Ukraine intensifying long-range strikes in recent months. The escalation has contributed to the highest civilian death toll since the early stages of the conflict. Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said Sunday that there was still no agreed framework for negotiations. “At present, there is the idea that we need to reach an agreement on the territorial issue. But there are also many other questions,” he said, adding that there was no “coordinated package” on which talks could currently be based. Moscow continues to demand territorial concessions from Ukraine, including areas in the east that Russian forces have not fully captured. That demand remains one of the biggest obstacles to a wider peace agreement.

<p>The Kremlin said Russia is not ruling out three-way Ukraine peace talks with the US and Kyiv in October, but major disputes over territory and other issues remain unresolved.</p>

Russia-Ukraine-US talks in October? Kremlin says not ruling out possibility of trilateral

Ukraine's President will visit US and this will be his most important and his first foreign trip since the Russian invasion.

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<p>Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall in Kremenchuk, however, French President Emmanuel Macron said he won't label Russia with the description.</p>

<p>"We don't need any qualification whatsoever to carry these sanctions&nbsp;against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine," Macron said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-putins-chechen-ally-ramzan-kadyrov-preparing-new-battalion-492631">Also Read:&nbsp;Putin's Chechen ally Ramzan Kadyrov preparing new battalion</a></p>

<p>President Zelensky was furious after the missile attack on the mall declaring that "only total insane terrorists, who should have no place on Earth, can strike missiles at civilian objects," while adding that, "Russia must be recognised as a state sponsor of terrorism. The world can and therefore must stop Russian terror."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;G7 leaders condemns Russian strike, vow support to Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>A Russian missile attack hit the mall in eastern Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk as reports claimed at least a thousand people were inside. Ukrainian officials said at least 20 people died in the attack with 40 still missing.</p>

<p>Ukraine's interior minister Denys Monastyrsky said "some bodies can't be identified". However, Russia denied it was aiming at the mall adding that it had struck a nearby depot which it said allegedly contained foreign arms which led to an explosion and the fire spread to the mall.</p>

<p>Russia's defence ministry claimed it was a "non-functioning shopping centre located next to the depot".</p>

<p>Macron however insisted that NATO allies should send a message of "unity and strength for member countries as well as for those that wish to join" referring to Finland and Sweden's application.</p>

<p>Sweden and Finland's membership has been stalled after Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accussed the Nordic nations of providing a safe haven to Kurdish militants and criticised the two countries for the imposition of arms embargo which was imposed after Turkey's intervention in Syria in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall in Kremenchuk, however, French President Emmanuel Macron said he won't label Russia with the description.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Russia should be declared a "state sponsor of terrorism" after the missile attack on shopping mall in Kremenchuk, however, French President Emmanuel Macron said he won't label Russia with the description. "We don't need any qualification whatsoever to carry these sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine," Macron said. Also Read: Putin's Chechen ally Ramzan Kadyrov preparing new battalion President Zelensky was furious after the missile attack on the mall declaring that "only total insane terrorists, who should have no place on Earth, can strike missiles at civilian objects," while adding that, "Russia must be recognised as a state sponsor of terrorism. The world can and therefore must stop Russian terror." Watch: G7 leaders condemns Russian strike, vow support to Ukraine A Russian missile attack hit the mall in eastern Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk as reports claimed at least a thousand people were inside. Ukrainian officials said at least 20 people died in the attack with 40 still missing. Ukraine's interior minister Denys Monastyrsky said "some bodies can't be identified". However, Russia denied it was aiming at the mall adding that it had struck a nearby depot which it said allegedly contained foreign arms which led to an explosion and the fire spread to the mall. Russia's defence ministry claimed it was a "non-functioning shopping centre located next to the depot". Macron however insisted that NATO allies should send a message of "unity and strength for member countries as well as for those that wish to join" referring to Finland and Sweden's application. Sweden and Finland's membership has been stalled after Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accussed the Nordic nations of providing a safe haven to Kurdish militants and criticised the two countries for the imposition of arms embargo which was imposed after Turkey's intervention in Syria in 2019. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Russia-Ukraine-US talks in October? Kremlin says not ruling out possibility of trilateral

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Zelensky's call defied; Macron won't designate Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism'