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Member of the Finnish Freedom Alliance party Armando Mema said that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, by accusing American negotiators of seeking to force Ukraine to capitulate, is demonstrating desperation over the EU being sidelined from the negotiation process. On October 21, Putin will receive Trump's envoy Witkoff in Saint Petersburg.
Sevara AzamovaFollowing consultations in Oslo involving the US, Ukraine and European countries, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that discussion of a peaceful settlement had advanced. Territorial issues, sanctions, security guarantees and Ukraine's reconstruction were discussed. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will present the prepared proposals to the Russian leadership in St. Petersburg on October 21.
Sevara AzamovaUS 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 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 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 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 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 TursunovIn 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 President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff has departed for St. Petersburg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The day before, Witkoff met in Oslo with Volodymyr Zelensky, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. According to Støre, on October 21 Witkoff is to meet with Vladimir Putin.
Sevara AzamovaEuronews edition of 21 October 2026: France deploys the army ahead of weekend protests, the mayor of Cullen speaks of calm returning thanks to the curfew; in Strasbourg MEPs argue over the riots; in Athens teachers and students strike; a dispute over the EU budget; Witkoff talks in Oslo and his visit to Russia; the European Commission's new Arctic strategy.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to DW, Axios, The New York Times and TASS, after talks in Oslo involving Zelensky, Witkoff, Norwegian PM Støre and Finnish President Stubb, US special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Russia, where new ideas and proposals on Ukraine are to be presented in St. Petersburg on October 21.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, after meeting with Zelensky in Norway, is heading to St. Petersburg to discuss with the Russian side proposals on Ukraine's long-term security. Rubio called the meeting 'positive' and emphasized that Kyiv's main priority is guarantees against a renewed attack.
Javlon TursunovUS Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on October 21 to deliver an updated proposal for settling the war in Ukraine. According to Axios, citing a US official, Jared Kushner will join virtually. The meeting follows Witkoff's talks with Zelensky and Nordic leaders in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will study the proposals of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner but will not make political concessions. The Kremlin hopes for an early meeting between the envoys and Putin, while Zelensky said Witkoff will travel to Russia on Wednesday with ideas about peace, including a possible trilateral meeting of leaders.
Sevara AzamovaVolodymyr Zelensky held meetings in Oslo with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as a conversation with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The parties called the talks productive; Kyiv thanked the US for the resumption of early warning about Russian strikes. Starshield, the delay in Patriot missile deliveries, and a possible Witkoff meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg were discussed.
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