US diplomatic efforts under President Trump, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have intensified talks aimed at resuming negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled openness on October 17–18 to a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump, potentially at the December G20 summit in the US or in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, though Moscow has not confirmed participation. Putin has stated Russia sees no current reason for a direct meeting without prior agreements on terms such as territorial issues and security guarantees, citing recent Ukrainian drone strikes as disruptions. Ongoing energy infrastructure attacks and disputes over proposed ceasefires continue to shape conditions for any leaders' summit.