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US Envoy Steve Witkoff Arrives in Russia for Peace Talks with Putin

Published 3h ago · Latest report 14m ago · Diplomacy

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US envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin after holding peace talks with Ukraine.

United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has traveled to Russia for high-level discussions with President Vladimir Putin. The visit follows constructive meetings between the American envoy and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway. Officials indicate the meetings form part of intensified diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.

The itinerarySteve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg to present an updated peace proposal.
The participantsJared Kushner is scheduled to join the discussions via a virtual connection.
The backgroundSecretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the preceding meetings in Norway as constructive.

What's new · 35m agoJared Kushner is expected to join the discussions virtually, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly described the preceding talks in Norway as positive.

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The Moscow TimesWitkoff Arrives in St. Petersburg for Meeting With Putin14m ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

High-level diplomatic maneuvers between Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow remain critical in shaping potential frameworks to end the protracted war in Ukraine. Envoy visits of this nature highlight ongoing international efforts to find common ground for negotiations.

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Oct 20Steve Witkoff held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway.
Oct 21Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Saint Petersburg for a scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin following constructive discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway.

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