Russia Says It Is Ready to Resume Talks With Ukraine and U.S.
Russia announced its readiness to resume talks with Ukraine and the US to end the war, following a meeting in St. Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 21, 2026 —
Russia announced it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States aimed at ending the war, following a meeting in St. Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy.
The announcement places a possible return to negotiations after the meeting between Putin and Witkoff. The information provided does not specify when the meeting took place, how long it lasted or what was discussed. It also does not identify the Russian official or institution that made the announcement.
Russia’s stated readiness concerns talks involving Ukraine and the United States. The announcement, as described, does not establish that negotiations have been scheduled or that Ukraine or the United States has agreed to resume them. No details were provided about a proposed format, agenda or conditions for talks.
The stated aim of the proposed discussions is to end the war. The information available does not describe any proposals, commitments or outcomes from the St. Petersburg meeting, nor does it indicate what steps may follow the announcement.
Ukraine’s response was not included in the information provided. The U.S. response, beyond the fact that Witkoff met with Putin, was also not specified. Further details about the announcement and whether the parties will hold talks were not provided.
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