Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in November, focusing on security guarantees for Russia, Ukraine, and Europe. The talks come after a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, where Putin also freed a jailed American schoolteacher as a goodwill gesture.
Putin confirmed readiness to resume US-mediated talks with Ukraine in November, emphasizing the need for a lasting security framework. The talks will include discussions on European security and potential post-conflict arrangements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also expressed support for the talks, calling for an end to the war and humanitarian initiatives.
The release of Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen detained in Russia, was highlighted as a gesture of goodwill. However, the Kremlin stated that Witkoff's proposals lacked substance. Despite this, Putin agreed in principle to resume talks, aiming to secure a security framework for Russia and Ukraine after the conflict ends.