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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to disclose the contents of the new American plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, which Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff brought to negotiations with Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Earlier, Witkoff held talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo. Rubio named the territorial issue, primarily around Donbas, as the main obstacle.
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 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 TursunovOvernight into Thursday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale attacks after talks between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. According to Ukrainian authorities, seven people were killed, dozens wounded, and Kyiv's metro infrastructure was damaged. Russia reported shooting down hundreds of drones. Both sides nevertheless confirmed readiness to resume trilateral talks mediated by the US, possibly in mid-November.
Sevara AzamovaPolitical scientist Konstantin Blokhin believes that after talks with Steve Witkoff, Ukraine may make compromises with Russia but will then attempt to sabotage the agreement. In his view, Witkoff will bring 'unfulfillable' conditions to Russia, and Zelensky has no intention of ending hostilities. Putin will receive Witkoff at the Konstantinovsky Palace, with conflict settlement as the main topic.
Sevara AzamovaVolodymyr Zelensky, at a press conference in Oslo after a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, said the US has resumed providing Ukraine with data on Russian ballistic missile launches. Restrictions on Starlink, according to him, may be lifted within the next 48 hours. The Norwegian Prime Minister called the talks constructive, and Witkoff will travel to St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss proposals with the Russian side.
Javlon TursunovRosaviatsia reported that Pulkovo airport is receiving and dispatching flights in coordination with the relevant authorities due to temporary airspace restrictions. On the morning of October 21, US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with the head of the RDIF, Kirill Dmitriev. Earlier, on October 18, amid a drone attack, 46 flights were delayed at the airport and 27 were canceled.
Javlon TursunovKremlin 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 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 TursunovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine is ready to freeze the conflict along the current front line and then seek security guarantees from the US and Europe. He rejected claims of Russian victory on the battlefield and confirmed that Kyiv is open to negotiations in any format provided for direct participation. The comments came against the backdrop of a meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg and a dispute over restrictions on the operation of Starlink satellite systems
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