Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for Putin talks, Kremlin aide says
Summary
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, to meet with President Vladimir Putin. This meeting follows talks in Oslo with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders about a possible ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff landed in St. Petersburg for talks with President Putin on October 21, 2026.
- Witkoff previously met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Norway’s Prime Minister, and Finland’s President in Oslo.
- The discussions focus on ceasefire proposals to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- President Trump has urged Ukraine to make a peace deal with Russia and has criticized Ukraine for not making progress.
- Trump recently eased many sanctions against Russia and suggested Ukraine’s leader should be replaced.
- The talks also aim to secure the release of several Americans held in Russia, including Stephen Hubbard, considered wrongfully detained.
- President Trump said he talked "at length" with Putin about bringing Hubbard home.
- The U.S. is working to free multiple Americans from Russian detentions on questionable charges.
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