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Press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that an important step forward in settling the Ukrainian conflict is 'theoretically possible.' His remarks came against the backdrop of talks between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who brought to St. Petersburg proposals for a settlement following talks in Oslo.
Sevara AzamovaKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Vladimir Putin will review and assess proposals on the Ukrainian settlement that Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff brought to Saint Petersburg after consultations with Zelensky and the Europeans in Oslo. The Putin–Witkoff talks are taking place on October 21 at the Constantine Palace.
Javlon TursunovVladimir Putin met at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. The main topic was the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. Witkoff conveyed the results of the meeting in Oslo, where the US, Ukraine and Europe, according to Alexander Stubb, outlined 'elements of peace.' Economic cooperation and a possible Putin-Trump meeting in China were also discussed.
Sevara AzamovaA source of 'RBC-Ukraine' reported that Kyiv considers an energy truce following the meetings in Oslo and St. Petersburg unlikely. According to the source, Moscow reacts poorly to the word 'truce' and does not intend to give Ukraine a pause; success is considered only the unfreezing of the negotiation track at the delegations' level.
Sevara AzamovaUS presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said the talks in Oslo with Volodymyr Zelensky and European representatives were promising, and there is movement in the discussion of a settlement. On the morning of October 21, he arrived in St. Petersburg, where his meeting with Vladimir Putin is taking place at the Constantine Palace.
Javlon TursunovUS special envoy Steve Witkoff, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, will return to Oslo on October 21 after talks with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Norwegian authorities expect to receive information from him about the outcome of the meeting. The day before, Witkoff in Oslo discussed with Zelensky and the Europeans the conditions for ending the conflict.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Axios, citing an informed source, Jared Kushner, during talks in Oslo, conveyed to the Ukrainian side Donald Trump's demand to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. Kushner took part in the meeting via video link due to illness. After the talks, Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Javlon TursunovAt the talks in Oslo on October 20 involving Steve Witkoff, Volodymyr Zelensky, Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Store, Ukraine presented “new ideas and proposals.” According to a US official, the parties achieved “significant progress” in developing a coordinated approach to engagement with Russia. The discussions covered security guarantees, an economic plan for Ukraine, and the European security architecture. On October 21, Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Sevara AzamovaPress 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 AzamovaUS presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said the Ukraine talks in Oslo on October 20 were productive and there is forward movement. On October 21 he arrived in St. Petersburg, where he met with Vladimir Putin.
Sevara AzamovaMilitary columnist for Gazeta.Ru Mikhail Khodarenok said that amid US shuttle diplomacy Russia will intensify its offensive and strikes on Ukraine's defense facilities. On October 20, talks between Ukraine, the US and Europe took place in Oslo, and on October 21 Putin is receiving Steve Witkoff at the Konstantinovsky Palace.
Javlon TursunovAt a press conference in Oslo, Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine's readiness to stop strikes on 'sensitive' Russian energy facilities if Moscow takes a similar step. He also proposed trilateral talks at the leaders' level and said Ukrainian settlement proposals are planned to be handed to the Russian side on October 21.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Axios, Jared Kushner, who took part in the Oslo meeting via video link due to illness, conveyed Donald Trump's demand that Ukraine stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. The talks involved Steve Witkoff, Volodymyr Zelensky, Jonas Gahr Støre and Alexander Stubb. According to Axios, the parties agreed on a unified position on resolving the conflict; Marco Rubio said the talks went 'without surprises'.
Javlon TursunovDeputy head of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Vladimir Dzhabarov told Gazeta.Ru that Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are unlikely to change the position of Vladimir Zelensky, who, in his view, must leave the part of Donbas controlled by the Ukrainian armed forces. On October 20, talks were held in Oslo involving Witkoff, Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. According to Store, on October 21 Witkoff travels to Russia for a meeting with Putin.
Sevara AzamovaFinnish President Alexander Stubb said that progress was achieved at talks in Oslo involving the US, Ukraine and European countries: some elements of a possible peaceful settlement were agreed. According to him, the proposals will be presented to the Russian side on October 21 in St. Petersburg. Security, the economy and mechanisms for ending hostilities were discussed.
Sevara AzamovaSenator Grigory Karasin criticized Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for a trilateral meeting of leaders, made after talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. On October 21, Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Putin.
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the meeting in Oslo involving Steve Witkoff and Volodymyr Zelensky was positive and went without surprises. Regarding Witkoff's upcoming talks with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, he said they would show whether progress in the settlement is possible.
Javlon TursunovFollowing consultations in Oslo involving the US, Ukraine and European countries, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that discussion of a peaceful settlement had advanced. Territorial issues, sanctions, security guarantees and Ukraine's reconstruction were discussed. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will present the prepared proposals to the Russian leadership in St. Petersburg on October 21.
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