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Russia Signals Willingness to Restart Ukraine Peace Talks
Reported by Shreya Kapoor (Senior Writer) · BBC News - World ·
Confirmed by a second source: Google News - UK World
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsRussia said it is ready in principle to restart peace talks with the United States and Ukraine on ending the war.
What Happened
President Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg for about three hours; top aide Yuri Ushakov announced the readiness.
Reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies have been urging Moscow for an immediate restart, and Ushakov said a new round could be held in Abu Dhabi around 10 November. A US official said Witkoff and Jared Kushner proposed a technical trilateral meeting, which was accepted by both Ukrainians in Oslo and Russians in St Petersburg. Putin told Witkoff Russian troops are advancing across the front line and hold a "strategic initiative"; Ukraine and its allies dispute this, pointing to a stalemate.
What's Next
Potential talks in Abu Dhabi in November will focus on building a post‑war security system for both countries. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has called for a new Ukrainian president and blamed Ukraine’s actions for rising fuel prices, prompting concern from European leaders.
Context
The conflict began with Russia’s full‑scale invasion in February 2022 and earlier negotiations stopped after large Ukrainian strikes during Russian elections. Restarting talks would be the first multilateral dialogue since those talks were suspended.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
In early November President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg and Russia’s foreign ministry said it was ready to restart peace talks with Ukraine and the United States.
Why It Matters
Resuming multilateral talks could create a path to end the war that has lasted since February 2022 and allow both sides to agree on a security arrangement after fighting stops. The talks were halted after massive Ukrainian strikes during Russia’s election period, and both the US and Ukraine have been pressing Moscow for a new round.
What Happens Next
Ushakov suggested a meeting in Abu Dhabi around 10 November, focusing on a post‑war security system. If the parties agree, technical trilateral talks could begin, but political statements from the US and Russia may still hinder progress.
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