Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to US President's envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine around mid-November. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a statement from presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. Earlier, talks between Putin and Witkoff concluded in St. Petersburg.
On the Russian side, the discussions were attended by presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, as well as the presidential special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev.
"Our president conveyed to Steve Witkoff, focusing on the main topic, that we are ready to resume the aforementioned trilateral talks on November 10," Ushakov told journalists.
Thus, the Russian side confirmed its readiness to revive trilateral talks on the Ukrainian issue in mid-November. The said meeting took place in St. Petersburg, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President's envoy Steve Witkoff. During the talks, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov and RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev were also present on the Russian side.
According to Ushakov, Putin asked Witkoff to focus on the main topic and stated readiness to resume trilateral talks on November 10. This statement was made to journalists.
It is worth noting that this report is seen as a continuation of diplomatic activity within the framework of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. However, no additional details about the specific content and format of the talks have been published yet.