Meeting between Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg

US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. The meeting, which lasted approximately three hours, was held at the Constantine Palace. Prior to this, Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister of Norway, and the President of Finland in Oslo. 1TV+6

According to Witkoff, the negotiations held in Saint Petersburg were constructive, and trilateral negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine will continue at a technical level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the Ukrainian side supports a trilateral meeting at the team level, though he noted that the dates are still in the process of being agreed upon. According to Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, Russia is in principle ready for the resumption of negotiations, which could take place in Abu Dhabi in November. Imedi+6

During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to end the conflict in Ukraine, humanitarian issues, and prospects for economic cooperation. Witkoff thanked Putin for the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard. Additionally, according to Russian media, Putin and Witkoff discussed the issue of diesel exports and the situation in Iran. 1TV+6

According to European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho, the European Union is awaiting information from the American delegation regarding the results of the negotiations. After the meeting concluded, Witkoff returned to Norway, where he met with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Interpressnews+1