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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Kremlin signals theoretical possibility of trilateral meeting regarding regional settlement

Oct 21, 2026 08:16 AM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy, russia, us, settlement, trilateral-meeting, witkoff

Summary

Russian Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that it is theoretically possible to take a significant step forward in the settlement process, referencing proposals by US envoy Steve Witkoff and the potential for a trilateral meeting. This indicates Russian diplomatic engagement or observation of US-led diplomatic efforts to de-escalate or resolve the conflict, potentially involving Iran and Israel or their proxies.

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It is "theoretically possible" to take a significant step forward in the settlement, Dmitry Peskov said

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Russia NEUTRAL

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that a significant step forward in the settlement is theoretically possible and referenced the possibility of a trilateral meeting.

United States NEUTRAL

US envoy Steve Witkoff is cited as having made proposals that are the subject of the Kremlin's comments.

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