Russia signals readiness to resume Ukraine peace talks in November, eyes Abu Dhabi venue
Russia said it is prepared to restart peace negotiations with Ukraine in November, with Abu Dhabi mentioned as a possible meeting place, after President Vladimir Putin spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg.
President Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is, in principle, willing to revive peace talks with Ukraine in November. The discussion took place in St. Petersburg and was relayed by Putin's foreign-policy adviser Jurij Usjakov. US officials, after meetings with Putin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, noted that substantial work still lies ahead. Abu Dhabi was cited as a potential location for future talks.
Why it matters
Resuming talks could alter the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and impact regional stability.
How this story developed
- Oct 14 US urges Europe to release part of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine peace talks
- Oct 16 Pope Leo XIV called Vladimir Putin by phone, asking for a cease-fire in Oleschky to allow food, medical aid and safe evacuation of civilians.
- Oct 16 Putin’s call to the pope included discussion of a short‑term humanitarian pause for Oleshky.
- Oct 17 European delegates rebuffed the US call to release frozen assets.
- Oct 20 Pope Leo asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to cooperate with Russia on delivering aid to Oleshky.
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