Zelensky open to freezing front line in Ukraine ceasefire

In October 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is open to freezing the front line in the war with Russia as a first step toward a ceasefire. He also said he supports trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, and hopes new talks can take place by early November.

Zelensky described the freeze as a way to move from fighting to diplomacy. The statements were reported by multiple news outlets.