New Ukraine peace push: US envoy moves from Zelenskyy talks to Putin meeting
What Happened
US special envoy Witkoff met Russian President Putin in St Petersburg on October 21, a day after discussions with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo. A US official said Ukraine presented new ideas in Oslo and that discussions covered security guarantees for Ukraine, a post-war economic plan and a broader European security framework.
Key Takeaways
Witkoff is seeking a pathway towards direct US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations, but the latest talks have not yet produced a peace agreement or ceasefire.