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U.S. Envoy to Offer Putin Direct Peace Talks With Trump and Zelenskyy

U.S. officials said the updated proposal includes security guarantees for Ukraine and a postwar economic plan.

  • On Wednesday, White House envoy Steve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to present an updated proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
  • Following talks in Oslo, Norway, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and international representatives, Witkoff developed a unified "framework agreement" proposal to end the war.
  • Joining virtually, Jared Kushner pressed for halting strikes on Russian oil refineries, with a source noting "Jared was very direct," while Ukraine "brought forward new ideas and proposals."
  • Zelenskyy indicated he is prepared to cease refinery strikes if Moscow takes reciprocal steps, a move the U.S. hopes will "create a pathway toward direct trilateral and broader multilateral negotiations."
  • President Trump expressed skepticism regarding Zelenskyy's willingness to end the war, stating "Russia would like to get it done" but warning "If he does not, it's gonna be a very bad thing.
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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin today, according to media reports. This article reports on what is currently known about the peace talks.

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First he met the Ukrainian president and European ally in Oslo, now we are going on to St. Petersburg. There, US negotiator Witkoff wants to present new peace proposals to the Russians.

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First he met the Ukrainian president and European ally in Oslo, now we are going on to St. Petersburg. There, US negotiator Witkoff wants to present new peace proposals to the Russians.

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The Ukrainian President, who has expressed the wish for a "trilateral meeting of leaders", confirmed that Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with his

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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