US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Russia after 'positive' talks with Zelensky

France 24 reports: US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg Wednesday after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo.

US news outlet Axios reported that Witkoff would be presenting Putin with an updated peace proposal on ending the war in Ukraine.

The story is also being covered by DW and The Hindu. DW adds: Steve Witkoff landed in St Petersburg for talks on ending the war in Ukraine. The Hindu adds that the trip by President Donald Trump's special envoy is part of efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between him and Zelenskyy over the war with Russia.

This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Key details

Location

Russia · Europe

Reported by

France 24, DW and The Hindu

First reported

21 Oct 2026, 09:59 IST

Key names

Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Witkoff

Section

World

Sources

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• France 24US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Russia after 'positive' talks with Zelensky 21 Oct, 09:59
• DWUS envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy 21 Oct, 12:16
• The HinduU.S. envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy 21 Oct, 13:21

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