Putin agrees to resume peace talks with Ukraine after freeing US citizen
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to restart US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine in November following a meeting with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and the release of Stephen Hubbard.
Russia releases detained American teacher
Moscow freed retired US teacher Stephen Hubbard, who has been held since April 2022. President Donald Trump confirmed the release on social media without stating any conditions were required. This action marked the start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in a St Petersburg palace.
Ukraine leader proposes front line freeze
President Volodymyr Zelensky called for freezing the current front lines as a first step toward ceasefire talks. He stated that stopping the fighting along existing borders is a real way to end the war. Any peace agreement must include Ukraine according to his comments during an interview on Fox News.
Next round likely in Abu Dhabi
A Kremlin aide suggested a new trilateral meeting involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine could occur in Abu Dhabi. The envoy Steve Witkoff has met Putin nine times in person during these diplomatic efforts. Diesel shipments to the United States are also set to begin under a separate deal.
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- South China Morning Post
- France 24
- The Hill
- Dawn
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South China Morning Post
Putin holds Ukraine peace talks with Trump’s envoy Witkoff, frees American Hubbard
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France 24
Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step to peace talks
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The Hill
Zelensky says he'd be open to freezing front lines to end Russia war
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Dawn
Zelensky calls for ‘freezing front’ to end war
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