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Russian 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 KarimovThe next round of trilateral talks may take place within the next two weeks in Abu Dhabi or in Switzerland, Reuters reports citing a source. The exact date has not been determined. Zelensky announced an agreement on a technical meeting in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, and Ushakov confirmed Moscow's readiness to resume the process.
Otabek YusupovYuri 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 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 YusupovOn 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 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 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 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 TursunovVladimir 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 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.
Sevara AzamovaKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that talks involving Russia, the US and Ukraine are planned for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi. The exact date has not been determined. The key topic will be ensuring the security of the parties after a peace agreement; European participation is possible but depends on the position of European states.
Otabek YusupovOn October 21, talks between Vladimir Putin and US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff began at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. The meeting is attended by presidential aide Yuri Ushakov and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev. Witkoff arrived from Oslo, where he consulted with Zelensky and European representatives. Jared Kushner did not come due to illness.
Javlon TursunovA 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 AzamovaVladimir Putin received US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. The parties discussed the Ukrainian settlement, economic ties, and humanitarian issues. Witkoff brought documents with proposals and stated that there are prerequisites for a ceasefire.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin held talks with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. The President proposed discussing the outcome of the US meeting with Ukraine and European countries in Norway. Witkoff arrived from Oslo, where he met with Zelensky, Støre and Stubb. On the Russian side, Dmitriev and Oreshkin are taking part; Jared Kushner did not come due to illness.
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