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US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, after a meeting with Vladimir Putin on October 21 at Konstantinovsky Palace, will return to Norway, where he will report on the results of the talks. This was stated by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Earlier, on October 20, the US, Ukraine and European countries agreed on a unified position on resolving the conflict in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovAfter Steve Witkoff's meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, Russia and Ukraine confirmed their readiness for trilateral talks at the technical level. The possible venue is Abu Dhabi, with a start expected on November 10 or later. The agenda: security guarantees, a ceasefire, and preparation for a leaders' meeting.
Aziz KarimovOvernight 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 AzamovaAt a press conference in Oslo, Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine's readiness to stop strikes on 'sensitive' Russian energy facilities if Moscow takes a similar step. He also proposed trilateral talks at the leaders' level and said Ukrainian settlement proposals are planned to be handed to the Russian side on October 21.
Sevara AzamovaUS Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called the talks involving Russia, Ukraine and European leaders “constructive” and said trilateral contacts will continue at the technical level. He personally took part in meetings in Oslo and St. Petersburg, where he met with Vladimir Putin; Jared Kushner joined virtually. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said the conflict is moving toward a settlement, but it is still hard to assess how close an agreement is.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Axios, Jared Kushner, who took part in the Oslo meeting via video link due to illness, conveyed Donald Trump's demand that Ukraine stop strikes on Russian oil refineries. The talks involved Steve Witkoff, Volodymyr Zelensky, Jonas Gahr Støre and Alexander Stubb. According to Axios, the parties agreed on a unified position on resolving the conflict; Marco Rubio said the talks went 'without surprises'.
Javlon TursunovSteve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg, where he met with RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev. According to TASS, Jared Kushner, who did not travel to St. Petersburg due to personal circumstances, may join the talks online. The day before, Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Zelensky, Støre and Stubb.
Sevara AzamovaUkrainska Pravda, citing sources, reported that Kyrylo Budanov, despite Rustem Umerov's official leadership of the delegation, carries out most of the political coordination of the negotiation process and has established informal communication channels, including contacts with Jared Kushner. On October 20, talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US took place in Oslo; on October 21, Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg to meet Putin.
Javlon TursunovDeputy head of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Vladimir Dzhabarov told Gazeta.Ru that Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are unlikely to change the position of Vladimir Zelensky, who, in his view, must leave the part of Donbas controlled by the Ukrainian armed forces. On October 20, talks were held in Oslo involving Witkoff, Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. According to Store, on October 21 Witkoff travels to Russia for a meeting with Putin.
Sevara AzamovaFinnish President Alexander Stubb said that progress was achieved at talks in Oslo involving the US, Ukraine and European countries: some elements of a possible peaceful settlement were agreed. According to him, the proposals will be presented to the Russian side on October 21 in St. Petersburg. Security, the economy and mechanisms for ending hostilities were discussed.
Sevara AzamovaThe Sever (North) grouping is expanding the buffer zone near the border of the Bryansk and Kursk regions; the Russian Armed Forces took Tymoshevka and are fighting on the southern outskirts of Druzhkovka. Kyiv reports a hit near the Northern Bridge. Zelensky met with Witkoff and Kushner in Norway and declared readiness for a trilateral meeting; according to NYT, American negotiators may meet with Putin in St. Petersburg.
Javlon TursunovUS 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 TursunovUS President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg, where he was met by RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev. The motorcade, presumably carrying Witkoff, was captured on video on the way from the airport to the city center. The day before, he held talks with Zelensky in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovUS President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev arrived at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg for talks. On the morning of October 21, Dmitriev met Witkoff at Pulkovo Airport. The day before, Witkoff held talks in Oslo with Zelensky, Store and Stubb.
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 TursunovA source in the Turkish government told RIA Novosti that Ankara will follow the talks on settling the Ukrainian conflict, initiated by the US, with coordination with Washington in place. On October 20, talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US took place in Oslo, and on October 21 US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
Sevara AzamovaTurkish Defense Minister Yashar Guler held talks with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Guler arrived at the Qatari Ministry of Defense, where he was welcomed with a military ceremony, after which the sides held meetings, the Turkish defense authority reported.
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