Russia signals readiness to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the US, with a possible new round in Abu Dhabi next month.
01Summary
- 01Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia is 'ready in principle' to resume talks after Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
- 02Ushakov suggested a new round could be held around 10 November in Abu Dhabi, focusing on a post-conflict security system.
- 03A US official said Witkoff and Jared Kushner proposed a trilateral technical-level meeting, accepted by Ukraine and Russia.
- 04Russia has refused talks for months, citing its battlefield advances and Ukraine's missile interceptor shortage.
- 05Ukraine and European allies dispute Putin's claim of Russian advances, noting a virtual stalemate on the front line.
02Why it matters
This signals a possible de-escalation in the war, potentially affecting energy prices and regional stability. Readers should watch for concrete ceasefire steps that could reduce human and economic costs.
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