--- title: "Peskov Comments on Trump’s Remarks About Ukraine’s 'Different Form': 'From a Geographical Perspective, It Is Already a Different Country'" description: "Dmitry Peskov commented on Trump's remarks about Ukraine's 'different form', stating that from a geographical perspective, the country is already 'different'. A trilateral meeting is scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi." date: 2026-11-09T10:38:14.473Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/peskov-comments-on-trump-remarks-about-ukraine-form tags: [ukraine-war, kremlin, peskov, trump, peace-talks, abu-dhabi] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Peskov Comments on Trump’s Remarks About Ukraine’s 'Different Form': 'From a Geographical Perspective, It Is Already a Different Country' ![Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov commenting on US statements regarding the future of Ukraine.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/09/peskov-otvet-na-slova-trampa-o-forme-ukrainy/peskov-otvet-na-slova-trampa-o-forme-ukrainy-1.webp) ## Key Points - Dmitry Peskov stated that from a geographical perspective, Ukraine is 'already a different country' and 'the realities on the ground are obvious.' - The statement came in response to Donald Trump's words that Ukraine may change territorially as a result of the war. - The first trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia since February is scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi to discuss security, de-escalation, and humanitarian topics. The Kremlin has commented on statements by US President Donald Trump that Ukraine "will end up being a little different." Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, answering questions from journalists, stated that from a geographical perspective, Ukraine "is already a different country" and "the realities on the ground are obvious." According to him, the question regarding the "form of Ukraine" should be addressed directly to the American leader. ### "Realities on the ground are obvious" Commenting on Trump's words, Peskov emphasized: "As for the form of Ukraine, from a geographical perspective, it is already a different country. The realities on the ground are obvious; hardly anyone can deny them." Thus, the Kremlin spokesman effectively supported the thesis that Ukraine's territorial arrangement has already changed and redirected further discussion toward Washington. The statement came amid ongoing public discussions about the country's future within the negotiation process. ### Context: Trump's statement To recap, Donald Trump previously stated that a peace agreement would be reached "soon." Answering a question about whether he expects everything to end with "the preservation of a free and independent Ukraine," the US president hinted that Ukraine could change territorially following the end of the war and the signing of an agreement. These very words triggered a reaction in the Kremlin and Peskov's subsequent commentary. ### Trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the first trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia since February is scheduled for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi as part of the negotiation process to end the war. According to him, during the consultations, the parties plan to discuss future security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian issues, and further steps toward achieving peace. ### Significance of the statements The positions of Peskov and Trump indicate that the issue of Ukraine's territorial arrangement remains one of the key and most sensitive points in upcoming consultations. For observers, it is important that both parties — Washington and Moscow — are publicly stating their positions before the trilateral format begins, which can either simplify or complicate the search for a compromise at the Abu Dhabi meeting. The outcome of the talks is expected to serve as the main indicator of how close the parties are to formulating concrete agreements. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [В Кремле отреагировали на слова Трампа о "другой форме" Украины](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kremli-vidreaguvali-slova-trampa-shchodo-1794219168.html) - Primary source: Peskov's quote about a 'different country' and 'obvious realities on the ground', the context of Trump's statement, and Witkoff's report on the trilateral meeting on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi. ## FAQ ### What did Dmitry Peskov say about the 'form of Ukraine'? He stated that from a geographical perspective, Ukraine is already a different country and 'the realities on the ground are obvious,' recommending that the question be addressed to the American leader. ### When and where will the trilateral meeting take place? According to Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, it will take place on November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi — the first meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia since February. ### What is planned for discussion at the meeting? Future security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian issues, and further steps toward achieving peace.