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According to The New York Times, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to arrive in St. Petersburg on October 21 for talks with Vladimir Putin. Topics include resolving the Ukrainian conflict and the release of American Stephen Hubbard. The visit is expected to follow consultations on Ukraine in Oslo; Kushner's trip has not been finally confirmed.
Javlon TursunovThe Kremlin said it is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US in mid-November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue. Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian', while Zelensky reiterated readiness for a ceasefire along the current front line. At the same time, the EU is preparing an emergency summit on 26–27 November to discuss Kyiv's request for €70 billion for 2027, linking it to the union's new long-term budget.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow is ready to discuss economically attractive initiatives with US representatives Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but does not intend to make political concessions or count on Washington's goodwill.
Sevara AzamovaUS presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia on October 21 after consultations in Oslo involving Zelensky and European leaders. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre described the talks as constructive.
Sevara AzamovaUS 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 KarimovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will consider economic proposals from the US, including visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but will not make political concessions. He urged not to overestimate Trump's abandonment of the sanctions law and called the US a rival not ready for fair competition.
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 presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will present proposals on October 21 in St. Petersburg for settling the Ukrainian conflict, prepared following consultations between Washington, Kyiv and European partners. Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced that 'elements of peace' have been found. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the meeting.
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 Politico, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff intends, during his visit to Russia on October 21, to propose to Vladimir Putin a trilateral meeting with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. Before the trip, Witkoff held consultations in Oslo with the Ukrainian and European sides.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump believes that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky can reach an agreement on settling the conflict without a personal meeting. Earlier it was reported that US special envoy Steve Witkoff may propose a trilateral meeting to Putin during his visit to Russia on October 21.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump, speaking to the press, called Russia a 'giant machine' with virtually inexhaustible resources, noted the advance of Russian troops on the front line, and urged Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a settlement deal for the conflict. According to him, Moscow wants to end the conflict. It was previously reported that on October 21, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will present in St. Petersburg settlement proposals prepared based on consultations with Kyiv and European partners.
Sevara AzamovaSteve 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 AzamovaSenator Grigory Karasin criticized Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for a trilateral meeting of leaders, made after talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. On October 21, Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Putin.
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.
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