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These talks could also begin on or after November 10.Putin and Witkoff reportedly discussed a possible meeting involving Trump, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in November.Putin's adviser Yuri Ushakov said Witkoff briefed Putin on proposals discussed in Oslo with Ukraine and European partners, but Moscow considered them to contain little useful substance.
This shows that Russia and Europe remain far apart on the terms of a settlement."These nuances, so to speak, do not entirely satisfy us," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters after the St Petersburg meeting.The meeting, which lasted for three hours, did not yield an agreement on territory, a ceasefire or Ukraine's future security arrangements.
Russia continues to insist on major demands, including control over Donetsk and Ukraine remaining outside NATO.As a significant diplomatic gesture, Russia freed 74-year-old US citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been imprisoned in Russia since 2022 on mercenary charges.
However Trump asked Putin to release him and later Trump acknowledged Russia’s humanitarian gesture.Putin raised restoring broader economic ties with Washington and discussed fertilizer supplies and diesel exports.
The two sides also discussed the possibility of Russia helping with the US–Iran conflict.
Discussions included easing restrictions on Russian diesel and fertilizer exports to help manage global market volatility.
Putin-Witkoff meeting: 5 key takeaways on Ukraine peace talks October 22, 2026.
