--- title: "Trump Announces 'Very Soon' Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting and Does Not Rule Out Strikes on Iran After Elections" description: "Early in the morning on October 28, Donald Trump stated that a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy will be organized 'very soon,' and when asked about strikes on Iran after the November 3 elections, replied: 'Anything is possible.'" date: 2026-10-28T11:39:46.547Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-putin-zelenskyy-summit-iran-press tags: [trump, putin, zelensky, us-iran, peace-talks, diplomacy] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump Announces 'Very Soon' Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting and Does Not Rule Out Strikes on Iran After Elections ![Donald Trump in a dark blue suit giving an interview to journalists at an airfield next to black limousines](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/trump-putin-zelensky-summit-iran-press/trump-putin-zelensky-summit-iran-press-1.webp) ## Key Points - Trump stated that a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy will be organized 'very soon,' without naming a date or location. - Three rounds of Russia-Ukraine talks mediated by the U.S. took place this year in Abu Dhabi and Geneva. - Regarding Iran, Trump did not rule out new strikes after the November 3 elections, replying 'Anything is possible.' - The U.S.-Iran conflict remains unresolved despite the reached ceasefire. Early in the morning on October 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump, returning from campaign rallies in Texas, answered journalists' questions at the airfield. The focus was on two areas of American foreign policy: the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the standoff with Iran. According to the head of the White House, he discussed both issues aboard the presidential aircraft with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. These very negotiations, he said, set the tone for his statements before the press. ### 'The Meeting Will Be Organized Very Soon' Commenting on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Trump stated that 'we are making great progress' and that 'the meeting will be organized very soon.' When asked who exactly is participating, the president named two leaders: 'Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.' At the same time, he provided no details regarding the date, location, or format of the potential summit, limiting himself to a general formulation about upcoming organizational steps. The context of the statement is important: this year, Russia and Ukraine have already held three rounds of peace talks mediated by the U.S. — in January and February in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and in Geneva (Switzerland). If a face-to-face meeting between the two presidents actually takes place, it will be an unprecedented event since the start of the conflict in 2022, when direct negotiations at such a level have not been held. ### Iran: 'Anything Is Possible' Turning to the Iranian track, Trump suggested that the Islamic Republic wants to reach an agreement with Washington but is delaying negotiations, possibly until the midterm congressional elections on November 3. 'I think we are in a very strong position with Iran. The question is when I want to finish it,' the president stated, reaffirming his recent stance. When asked directly whether the U.S. would launch new strikes on Iran after the elections, he gave no definitive answer, limiting himself to the phrase 'Anything is possible.' A reminder of the background: the conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated after American and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, which sparked a broader regional confrontation. Although the parties subsequently reached a ceasefire agreement and agreed on completing a peaceful settlement, the situation, according to the president himself, remains unresolved. ### Diplomatic Background The statements on October 28 fit into the broader context of American diplomacy in recent months: Washington continues to simultaneously support Kyiv (including through defense programs discussed at the NATO summit in Ankara) and keep the pressure channel on Tehran open. Thus, the announcement of a possible summit on Ukraine and the uncertainty on the Iranian track form a dual negotiation front which, according to Trump, is 'coming up.' ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Президент Трамп раскрывает подробности саммита США-Россия-Украина, намекая на нападение на Иран.](https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/tong-thong-trump-tiet-lo-thong-tin-ve-cuoc-gap-thuong-dinh-my-nga-ukraine-lap-lung-chuyen-tan-cong-iran) - Primary source: Trump's quotes about the upcoming Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, three rounds of talks in Abu Dhabi/Geneva, position on Iran and 'Anything is possible.' - [«Лицензия на Patriot — это только начало»: Госдеп США — об итогах саммита НАТО в Анкаре](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0/20260708-%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B7%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BD%D0%B0-patriot-%D1%8D%D1%82%D0%BE-%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BA%D0%BE-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%87%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BE-%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BF-%D0%BE%D0%B1-%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%85-%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE-%D0%B2-%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B5) - Used only as background context regarding U.S. support for Kyiv; does not confirm direct quotes from Oct 28, 2026. - [Трамп не стал включать вебкамеру во время виртуального саммита лидеров G7](https://news.am/ru/news/1065499) - Peripheral context regarding Trump's diplomatic activity; unrelated to key facts of the article. ## FAQ ### Who did Trump name as participants in the upcoming Ukraine meeting? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; he did not disclose the date, location, or format. ### How many rounds of Russia-Ukraine talks took place this year? Three rounds mediated by the U.S. — in January and February in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and in Geneva (Switzerland). ### What did Trump say about strikes on Iran after the elections? He gave no definitive answer, stating 'Anything is possible.' ### When, according to Trump, might Iran return to negotiations? He suggested that Iran is delaying talks, potentially until the November 3 midterm elections.