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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that on October 21 Vladimir Putin will meet in St. Petersburg with Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang. On the same day, the Russian leader will receive US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff at the Konstantinovsky Palace to discuss the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
Sevara AzamovaKremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin will receive US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff at Konstantinovsky Palace on Wednesday morning. The main topic of the meeting will be the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. According to Axios, the day before, the US, Ukraine and European countries agreed on a unified position in Oslo on engagement with Russia.
Sevara AzamovaAfter two days of diplomacy in Oslo and St Petersburg, the war in Ukraine has moved no closer to an end. Talks between Zelensky, Witkoff and European representatives in Norway were called 'constructive', but the Kremlin is sceptical: Putin's aide Ushakov said there was 'little of use there'. A trilateral leaders' summit has not been agreed; the Kremlin only allows technical talks in Abu Dhabi. A meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi is possible at the APEC summit in China.
Sevara AzamovaUS presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, after meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, called the talks constructive, emphasizing that much work remains to settle the situation in Ukraine. Earlier he held talks in Oslo with Zelensky, Stubb, and Støre. The Kremlin called the meeting productive and allowed for a new round of trilateral consultations in Abu Dhabi.
Javlon TursunovA former senior US intelligence official told The Washington Post that Donald Trump is convinced of Russia's superiority and does not believe in Ukraine's military success. According to the source, this conviction persists regardless of changes in relations between Washington and Kyiv. Trump previously noted Russia's demographic advantage over Ukraine.
Javlon TursunovAfter a three-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine around November 10, presumably in Abu Dhabi. The topic is a post-war 'security system'. Kyiv backed the format. Before the meeting, Russia released American Stephen Hubbard.
Javlon TursunovPresidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told TASS that journalists from unfriendly countries will be invited to Vladimir Putin's December press conference, which will once again be held in a combined format with the Direct Line. Preparations began in early October.
Javlon TursunovAccording to The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump is pushing for a trilateral summit with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, which the outlet calls 'Yalta 2.' Trump said he is ready for the meeting, but Peskov stressed the absence of substantive arrangements, while Zelensky demanded preliminary consultations with Kyiv if Ukraine is to be discussed.
Javlon TursunovOn October 21, talks began at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. According to Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, the main topic is the settlement of the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin also stated Russia's interest in restoring economic cooperation with the US. The visit took place a day after the meeting in Oslo involving Zelensky, Stubb, and Støre.
Javlon TursunovOn October 21 in Saint Petersburg, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. Jared Kushner was unable to come due to illness. The day before, Witkoff met in Oslo with Zelensky and European leaders. Putin announced the release of American Stephen Hubbard.
Javlon TursunovChina's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Beijing will continue to play an active role in advancing talks on a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, but has no information about a possible trilateral meeting. Donald Trump earlier said he was open to a summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, naming nuclear disarmament as the main topic. According to reports, Putin proposed holding the meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19, but, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, no agreements on the age
Javlon TursunovRussia released 73-year-old (according to other sources, 74-year-old) US citizen Stephen Hubbard, sentenced in October 2024 to six years and ten months in a penal colony on charges of mercenarism. The release was announced at Vladimir Putin's meeting with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Trump stated that no 'exchange' was required and the US gave nothing in return. The release coincided with talks on Ukraine and against the backdrop of the 'diesel deal,' which drew criticism in Kyiv.
Javlon TursunovThe plane of US presidential envoy Steve Whitkoff has departed Oslo for St. Petersburg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Whitkoff plans to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss resolving the Ukrainian conflict and is expected to propose a trilateral meeting involving Trump and Zelensky.
Sevara AzamovaPolitico reports that European officials fear Trump's personal dislike of Zelensky and his statements about Russia's 'normal' behavior are hindering peace efforts. Diplomats also complain about a lack of information on Washington-Moscow contacts. Earlier, the Washington Post wrote that Trump does not believe in Ukraine's victory.
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace. The day before, talks were held in Oslo with Zelensky, Støre and Stubb, which Rubio called 'positive'. During the meeting, Putin announced the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Kushner is participating remotely due to illness.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Politico, European officials believe that Donald Trump's personal sympathy for Vladimir Putin complicates obtaining US support in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. One EU representative noted that Trump has criticized the EU, NATO and Ukraine, but almost never Putin. On October 20, Trump said that a meeting between Putin and Zelensky is not necessary for a settlement.
Sevara AzamovaIn Saint Petersburg, a motorcade entered the territory of Pulkovo Airport to meet US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, whose plane departed from Oslo. According to sources, he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict; Jared Kushner will join the talks remotely.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Vladimir Putin could potentially attend the G20 summit in Miami, although Washington has not received confirmation of his participation. According to Rubio, Russia has been invited to the G20 by decision of the US president and will be represented at the summits. On Sergey Lavrov's personal participation in the foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Rubio said he does not know for sure but expects him to come.
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