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US envoy Witkoff in talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live
US envoy Witkoff arriving in Russia for Putin talks on Ukraine signals high-stakes diplomacy.
Context
What happened: US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, a day after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland.
Key numbers: Talks took place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Why it matters: Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said he did not know if any agreement would be reached today, tempering the positive tone expressed after the previous day's talks.
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What changed
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, a day after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland.
Why it matters
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said he did not know if any agreement would be reached today, tempering the positive tone expressed after the previous day's talks.
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Oct 21, 2026 10:32 AM ET