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Donald 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.
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 AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov stated that Donald Trump sincerely and consistently strives for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. The statement came after Vladimir Putin's meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21, where a possible end to the conflict was discussed.
Javlon TursunovKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that American negotiator Jared Kushner was unable to attend the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Steven Witkoff in St. Petersburg in person due to illness and joined via video conference. The talks lasted about three hours, with the main topics being the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict and bilateral relations.
Sevara AzamovaIn an interview with British podcaster Steven Bartlett, Volodymyr Zelensky said Trump could easily force Putin into negotiations if he directed at him the same rhetoric he uses against Zelensky. He also rejected Trump's accusations of sabotaging peace and of rising diesel prices in the US.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma deputy Denis Kravchenko positively assessed the meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, noting the dialogue's shift to substantive work on issues and mutual commercial potential. During the talks, Witkoff handed over documents on the results of the meeting in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovDuring talks with Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang, Vladimir Putin passed his best wishes to PRC Chairman Xi Jinping and noted that the leaders have met three times this year. According to Putin, there is an arrangement for a possible meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November. He also wished China success in holding the fifth plenary session of the CPC Central Committee.
Sevara AzamovaVladimir Putin, at a meeting with Premier of the State Council of the PRC Li Qiang, called the development of Russian-Chinese ties successful and dynamic. According to him, the relations between the two countries are not directed against anyone and do not depend on the international environment. He also listed key areas of cooperation and wished China success in holding the fifth plenary session of the CPC Central Committee.
Javlon TursunovPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that all three sides are hypothetically ready for a meeting of the leaders, but a clear agenda has not yet been defined. The date and venue of the summit have not been officially announced; earlier the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19 was considered as a possible venue.
Sevara AzamovaVladimir Putin held a meeting in St. Petersburg with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. The talks took place at the Constantine Palace. The parties discussed the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and prospects for Russian-American relations, including economic cooperation. Witkoff brought documents with proposals on Ukraine.
Sevara AzamovaUS President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, during talks in St. Petersburg on October 21, called Vladimir Putin a humanist and expressed his respect. Putin thanked Donald and Melania Trump for their assistance in humanitarian matters. Witkoff brought documents with proposals for the Ukrainian settlement, prepared after consultations with Kyiv and European partners.
Sevara AzamovaThe 31st regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China took place in St. Petersburg, after which Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang. The Russian delegation includes Deputy Prime Ministers Novak and Chernyshenko, Oreshkin, and Reshetnikov. The Head of the Ministry of Economic Development proposed opening border crossings for passenger cars to promote auto tourism.
Sevara AzamovaUS President's Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff said on October 21 at talks in Saint Petersburg that he hopes to discuss with Vladimir Putin further steps toward settling the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The visit continued a series of Russian-American contacts: on September 5, Whitkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Putin in the Kremlin, and on October 20 the American delegation discussed conditions for ending the conflict with Zelensky and the Europeans in Oslo.
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