Yuri Ushakov
Russian presidential foreign-policy aide presenting Moscow's account of talks over Ukraine and Iran.
Yuri Ushakov said on 21 October 2026 that Russia was prepared in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US around 10 November. The presidential aide also described work on diesel arrangements, without disclosing contracts.
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Yuri Ushakov is an aide to Russia's president working on foreign affairs. The Russian International Affairs Council identifies him as a presidential aide. Institutional profile
His role includes presenting the Kremlin's account of contacts with foreign leaders and visiting envoys. His public briefings cover proposals and discussions involving the Russian presidency.
Ushakov proposes November peace talks
After Putin met Steve Witkoff on 21 October 2026, Ushakov presented the Russian presidency's account. He said talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the US could resume around 10 November. He also said practical work had begun on diesel arrangements discussed by the Russian and US presidents. His announcement supplied a proposed date, not confirmation from all participants.
Ushakov also discussed a possible Putin-Xi-Trump meeting in Shenzhen. China's foreign ministry said it had no information about that meeting. For his diplomatic role, the distinction is between a proposal he publicised and a gathering the prospective host had confirmed.
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