Witkoff, Putin Discuss Ukraine Peace in Saint Petersburg
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his readiness to negotiate peace in Ukraine and a new security system in Europe. Putin confirmed that during his meeting with US administration envoy Steve Witkoff, he agreed to resume three-way contacts regarding the conclusion of the war in Ukraine.
Consensus
- Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on October 21.
- The meeting focused on the Ukrainian conflict and potential trilateral negotiations involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine.
- Witkoff described the talks as constructive.
- Putin expressed interest in economic cooperation with the U.S.
- The U.S. side confirmed that the dialogue would continue at a technical level in a trilateral format.
- Jared Kushner participated in the talks via video conference.
- Putin announced the release of American citizen Steven Hubbard during the meeting.
- Russia expressed readiness to resume trilateral negotiations in early November.
Points of divergence
- Witkoff made handwritten notes during the meeting, including phrases like 'thank you — Trump's vision' and 'business agreement'. — vm
- Kushner and Witkoff are currently in Europe discussing the Ukrainian settlement and are listening more to Russia than to Ukraine. — interfax
- Putin stated he is interested in assessments of the situation around Iran and offered Russia's help in resolving the conflict. — tg_tass_agency
- Witkoff mentioned that the discussions showed potential for expanding business ties between the U.S. and Russia. — vedomosti
- Witkoff noted new nuances in rhetoric from Kyiv and European leaders, though he found few constructive or useful elements in their initiatives. — rimao
- Putin and Witkoff also discussed joint economic projects and the situation in the Middle East. — vesti
- Witkoff stated that the discussion in Saint Petersburg was constructive and would continue in a trilateral format with the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. — vm
- Kushner reported 'encouraging progress' after meetings with Zelensky and Putin. — tg_echoonline_news
- Putin told Witkoff that Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks in early November. — rimao
- Witkoff and Kushner discussed the framework for peace to build on progress made in Oslo with Zelensky. — vm
- The meeting lasted about three hours. — vesti
- Peskov stated that Putin did not hand over written proposals to Witkoff. — vm
Coverage (20 sources)
- FT: Putin's friend in 2023 handed him a peace plan with troop withdrawal to positions prior to the invasion — Новая газета Европа
- Putin spoke about US proposal to discuss new security architecture within three-party talks with Ukraine... — Агентство. Новости
- Putin stated readiness to negotiate peace in Ukraine and new security system in Europe — The Moscow Times
- Putin: Russia ready to discuss Ukraine security with USA — Вести
- Journalists decoded Witkoff recordings made during talks with Putin — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin did not hand Whitlock written proposals on Ukraine — Вести
- Ryabkov: The question of meeting Putin, Trump, and Zelenskyy is under consideration — Коммерсантъ
- Dmitriev noted that Wittkoft and Kushner "listen to Russia very much" — Интерфакс
- Putin at meeting with Whittaker stated that he is interested in assessments of the situation around Iran and that Russia is ready to help in resolving... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Without political concessions — Вечерняя Москва
- Whitaker claims «constructive» talks, Kushner — on «encouraging progress» after meetings with Zelensky and Putin... — ЭХО / Новости
- Whitcroft called negotiations with Putin constructive — Ведомости
- Whitcroft assessed meeting with Putin — Вести
- Whitcroft called talks with Putin constructive — Коммерсантъ
- Putin ready to resume three-party talks in early November — РИАМО
- Ushakov: Experts should work out the meeting of Putin, Xi and Trump — Коммерсантъ
- Ushakov: Whitlock told Putin about new approaches of the EU and Ukraine to settlement — Коммерсантъ
- Whitcroft informed Putin about new approaches of Europe and Kyiv, formed during negotiations in Oslo, said Ush... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Main news for this hour: — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin objectively described Whitcough's situation in the SVO zone, Ushakov stated — Вести
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