Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war
Russia has expressed readiness to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict, following a meeting between Vladimir Putin's aide and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Kremlin officials suggested a new round of discussions could take place around November 10, focusing on post-conflict security frameworks.
Why it matters
This signals a potential diplomatic opening to restart stalled peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and Western intermediaries.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, The latest talks between Putin (right) and Witkoff lasted about three hours in St Petersburg
Russia is "ready in principle" to resume talks with the US and Ukraine on ending the conflict, Vladimir Putin's top aide has said.
Yuriy Ushakov was speaking after Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Russian city of St Petersburg.
Kyiv has been pressing Moscow for an immediate resumption of the trilateral talks, which were suspended in February, and Ushakov said a new round could be held next month.
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