US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live

US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Ukraine.

JK Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-10-21 · 07:51 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Ukraine. This visit follows Witkoff's "constructive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, where he also met with the leaders of Norway and Finland. Upon his arrival at Pulkovo Airport, Witkoff was met by Kirill Dmitriev, the Kremlin's advisor for international economic cooperation.

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Witkoff was met at Pulkovo Airport by Kirill Dmitriev, the Kremlin’s advisor for international economic cooperation.

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Witkoff also held discussions with the leaders of Norway and Finland.

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The meeting follows Witkoff's 'constructive' talks with Zelenskyy in Norway.

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin about Ukraine.

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The meeting comes after the US official held ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in Norway US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early morning for talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, a day after holding discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of Norway and Finland. Witkoff was met at Pulkovo Airport by the Kremlin’s advisor for international economic cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev. Continue reading...

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