U.S. Envoy to Offer Putin Direct Peace Talks With Trump and Zelenskyy
The updated plan follows Oslo talks on security guarantees, a postwar economic framework and broader negotiations, with Jared Kushner joining virtually.
- 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 travel to St Petersburg, where he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and present proposals discussed during the talks in Oslo. This was announced by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre after meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US representatives, the BBC reported. The talks were devoted to options for ending the war, guarantees for…
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg following the successful conclusion of high-level talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway.
EADaily, 21 October 2026 Special Envoy of American leader Donald Trump Steve Whitkoff is on his way to St. Petersburg, where he is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
An American emissary is expected in St. Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will soon arrive in Russia: he will propose a trilateral summit to the Kremlin involving Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, Politico has learned.
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