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Ukraine is engaging in talks with Vladimir Putin in Russia.
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 21/10/2026, 11:04:31 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 11:33:32 UTC
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Briefings
On October 21, 2026, US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg regarding Ukraine's full-scale invasion, while Donald Trump urged Kyiv to negotiate a ceasefire. This follows a prior meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo the previous day, where Trump also pushed for a deal to halt fighting.
Key points
- US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, discussing Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Donald Trump simultaneously urged Kyiv to reach a deal that would stop the fighting during the same period.
Context
This diplomatic activity occurred within the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with US officials actively seeking negotiations to end hostilities.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to two meetings between October 19-21, 2026, with no details on specific outcomes, agreements reached, or broader geopolitical implications.
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