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Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, said that attempts to link Moscow to mass protests in European cities are 'a clear exaggeration.' According to him, Europe's first reaction was to blame the US, not Russia. Earlier, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov called such accusations absurd.
Aziz KarimovRussian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that a visit by Donald Trump to Moscow is currently not on the agenda of Russian-American contacts. According to him, everyone is now looking at Shenzhen, China, where the APEC summit will be held on November 18–19 and a meeting between Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping may take place. There is still no final agreement on a trilateral meeting.
Aziz KarimovOn October 21 in Saint Petersburg, Vladimir Putin met with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. According to Russian leader's aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin presented the guest with a picture of the situation in the SVO zone, where, in his assessment, the Russian Armed Forces hold the strategic initiative. The talks also covered the results of the Oslo negotiations and the restoration of economic cooperation with the United States.
Otabek YusupovRussian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff, said that Moscow is ready to resume talks in the Russia–US–Ukraine format in early-to-mid November. This was reported by aide to the Russian leader Yuri Ushakov. The topic of the talks is a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
Otabek YusupovThe meeting between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff took place on October 21 at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg and lasted about three hours. Aide to the Russian president Yuri Ushakov described the contact as thorough and candid. Witkoff conveyed to Moscow Kyiv’s and the EU’s new approaches to settling the conflict, which, in Ushakov’s assessment, contained little of use.
Aziz KarimovYuri Ushakov, adviser to the Russian president, said that the son-in-law of the American leader, Jared Kushner, did not travel to St. Petersburg for a meeting with Vladimir Putin due to health problems. Kushner took part in the talks via video link, and according to Axios, he had come down with the flu even before the meetings in Oslo.
Aziz KarimovPresidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the timing of Vladimir Putin's address to the Federal Assembly has not yet been determined: the head of state himself will make the decision. The last address was delivered on February 29, 2024; no address was given in 2025. The question of Putin's participation in the G20 summit in Miami on December 14–15, 2026 also remains open.
Aziz KarimovAt a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang said that close ties between China and Russia are a 'precious stabilizing factor' against the backdrop of 'rampant unilateralism and hegemony.' The statement was made amid discussions of a possible trilateral meeting of leaders at the APEC summit.
Aziz KarimovThe plane of US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff took off from St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport after a meeting with Vladimir Putin. The talks discussed restoring economic cooperation with the US and the outcomes of Witkoff's meeting with European and Ukrainian representatives in Oslo.
Sevara AzamovaJared Kushner, the son-in-law of Donald Trump and a member of the American negotiating team, took part remotely in the meeting between Vladimir Putin and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed the participation via video link: Kushner was unable to fly in person due to illness, but did not skip the consultations.
Otabek YusupovOrthodox priest Father Joseph, the son of US citizen Stephen Hubbard who was released in Russia, sent a letter thanking Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Hubbard's release became known on October 21 during Putin's talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg.
Aziz KarimovOn October 21, a meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff took place in St. Petersburg. The talks lasted about three hours. Head of the RDIF Kirill Dmitriev called the meeting very productive. Witkoff brought documents on the results of the talks in Oslo, and Jared Kushner participated via video link.
Javlon TursunovDonald Trump said on Truth Social that the release of American Stephen Hubbard took place without a prisoner exchange, calling it an unprecedented situation for Russia. He also criticized the Biden administration, under which negotiations reached a dead end. Moscow's decision became known on October 21 during talks between Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg.
Javlon TursunovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Vladimir Putin released convicted American citizen Stephen Hubbard on humanitarian grounds. Putin announced the release on October 21 during talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, noting that Hubbard was already at Pulkovo Airport.
Javlon TursunovPress 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 AzamovaChinese State Council Premier Li Qiang, at a meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg on October 21, stated that Russia is confidently moving along the path of state development and national revival. The parties exchanged greetings with Xi Jinping and discussed bilateral ties.
Javlon TursunovVladimir Putin, in an interview with Vesti, stated that Moscow is ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine, focused on post-war security for both countries. Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that at the meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, readiness for talks around November 10 was voiced. Witkoff described the meetings as constructive.
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.
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