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Expert: Witkoff at meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg demonstrated a disposition toward contact with the entire Russian team

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. Protocol expert Alexey Kobelyuk interpreted the American's behavior as a sign that he perceives the Russian leader's entourage as allies in the negotiations. The talks covered the results of US consultations with Kyiv and the Europeans in Norway, as well as the release of American Stephen Hubbard.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
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Putin calls disputed territories 'historically Russian' and declares readiness for a treaty; Taiwan shuts down due to Typhoon Champi

Vladimir Putin, after a meeting with Steve Witkoff, gave an interview to state television: he confirmed readiness to restore contacts, stated that the goal is peace treaties rather than a short-term pause in fighting, and called the territories under dispute 'historically Russian.' He also said that 'everything can be agreed upon.' Meanwhile, on October 23, Taiwan closed schools, government offices and financial markets almost entirely due to the approach of Typhoon Champi, bringing strong winds and rain.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Peskov did not confirm the possibility of a new meeting between Putin and Witkoff after Oslo

Press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin does not yet know whether another round of talks between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff will take place — it all depends on the results of the negotiations in St. Petersburg. Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on October 21 and, after talks with Putin, plans to return to Oslo, where he previously met with Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Peskov assessed Stubb's possible contribution to the settlement in Ukraine

Press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that the participation of Finnish President Alexander Stubb in the negotiations will be judged by the substance of his proposals. According to Peskov, if Stubb limits himself to repeating the general EU position, his contribution is unlikely to be constructive. Earlier, Stubb joined the talks between Zelensky and the American delegation in Oslo.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Rubio: Witkoff to present Putin with results of meeting with Zelensky

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, after talks with Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo, will travel to St. Petersburg to present the Russian side with the outcomes of the meeting. Marco Rubio called the dialogue in Norway constructive but without surprises. Trump, meanwhile, urged Zelensky to seek an end to the conflict, warning of 'serious consequences' without specifying them.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Kaja Kallas accused the US of trying to force Ukraine to capitulate

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking at a plenary debate of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, said that American negotiators have been trying for about a year and a half to two years to push Ukraine into capitulation on Russia's terms. In her view, Kyiv has been held back from such concessions thanks to EU support. She also demanded that Europe be given a seat at the negotiating table on resolving the conflict.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Trump said Russia seeks to settle the conflict in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that, in his view, Russia would like to achieve a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. He has previously spoken repeatedly about the need to end the conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is ready for economic deals with the US but does not intend to make concessions for their sake.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
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Trump Says Russian Troops Are Advancing and Urges Zelensky to Strike a Settlement Deal

US President Donald Trump, speaking to the press, called Russia a 'giant machine' with virtually inexhaustible resources, noted the advance of Russian troops on the front line, and urged Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a settlement deal for the conflict. According to him, Moscow wants to end the conflict. It was previously reported that on October 21, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will present in St. Petersburg settlement proposals prepared based on consultations with Kyiv and European partners.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
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Trump urged Zelensky to seek an end to the conflict, warning of consequences

US President Donald Trump told journalists at the White House that Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky should seek to end the war, otherwise, in his words, the consequences will be «very bad». He did not specify what those consequences would be. Earlier, Trump also expressed dissatisfaction with the Kyiv leadership and suggested appointing a different negotiator.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read