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US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in Russia

US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in Russia

Summary

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg to discuss issues related to the Ukraine war. Witkoff thanked Putin for a deal involving diesel fuel and is working to help revive US-led efforts to end the conflict. He previously met with Ukraine’s president and European leaders in Oslo and will return there after this visit.

Key Facts

  • Steve Witkoff is the US special envoy engaged in talks about the Ukraine war.
  • Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026.
  • During the meeting, Witkoff thanked Putin for a diesel fuel deal.
  • The diesel deal is related to ongoing efforts connected to the Ukraine conflict.
  • Before going to Russia, Witkoff met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo, Norway.
  • The US aims to renew its leadership role in trying to end the war in Ukraine.
  • Witkoff plans to return to Oslo after the visit to Russia.
  • The talks are part of broader international diplomatic efforts involving the US, Russia, Ukraine, and Europe.
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