Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States, aiming to end the war in Ukraine. The talks are set to take place next month and focus on building a security system for both countries after the conflict ends.
Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, where they discussed a framework for the talks. Zelensky has supported the proposal for trilateral negotiations, emphasizing the need for a leaders' summit to break the impasse. The talks come as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine, with escalating civilian casualties reported.
The Kremlin has stated that the Oslo meeting produced little of real value, but the St. Petersburg talks are seen as a step forward. Zelensky has confirmed that Kyiv received briefings on the Kremlin's readiness to meet, though the final dates remain uncertain. The talks are expected to take place in November, with a focus on ceasefire, humanitarian initiatives, and reconstruction.