Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to present a revised peace proposal for Ukraine. This meeting follows discussions Witkoff had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from various European nations in Oslo, Norway. The U.S. aims to foster negotiations that could lead to a resolution of the conflict, with Zelensky indicating a willingness to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries if Russia reciprocates. Trump expressed skepticism about Zelensky's commitment to ending the war.
Key facts
- Witkoff will meet Putin on October 20 in St. Petersburg.
- Kushner will join the meeting virtually.
- Zelensky proposed a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump.
- Discussions in Oslo focused on a framework agreement to end the war.
- Zelensky is willing to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries if Russia reciprocates.
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