US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin in St Petersburg to discuss Ukraine peace
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to urge a return to peace talks.
Release of American citizen secured
The meeting began with Russia releasing Stephen Hubbard, a retired US school teacher held in the country. Witkoff then asked Putin to resume three-way Ukraine peace talks mediated by Washington.
Russia offers fertilizer and aid
Putin told Witkoff that Russia could supply large quantities of fertiliser to help US farmers. The Russian president also offered assistance to President Trump regarding Iran nuclear concerns.
Future talks planned in China
The Kremlin suggested a potential meeting between Trump and Putin next month in China. This encounter occurs while Ukraine allies worry the United States is backing away from Kyiv.
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