Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee
Summary
A U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to restart peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States to try to end the war in Ukraine. Russia released an American detainee, Stephen Hubbard, without requiring a prisoner exchange, and discussions about peace efforts are ongoing with involvement from multiple countries.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, met with President Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss peace proposals.
- Putin announced the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old U.S. citizen held by Russia for over four years.
- The U.S. did not exchange any prisoners for Hubbard’s release, which President Trump highlighted as unusual.
- Witkoff called for restarting trilateral peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.
- Earlier talks were held in Oslo with leaders from Ukraine, Norway, Finland, France, the U.K., Germany, Poland, the EU, and NATO.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky supports a direct three-way meeting with Putin and President Trump, which Russia has declined so far.
- Putin expressed interest in mediating between the U.S. and Iran, citing Russia’s close relationship with Iran.
- Putin suggested a possible meeting with President Trump in China in mid-November to discuss these issues.
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