US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Russia for talks with Putin after meeting Zelenskyy in Norway. Can the latest effort bring Ukraine closer to peace?
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US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on October 21 to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The visit came a day after Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo. Washington is now trying to carry the discussion from Kyiv’s side to Moscow. But whether the two sides can agree on terms remains unclear.
Witkoff is expected to brief Putin on the outcome of his talks with Zelenskyy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Oslo meeting positive and said Witkoff would take the ideas discussed there to Russia.
Will Moscow listen, or will the talks end with the same old divisions?
The pressure on Washington is growing. President Donald Trump has called for an end to the war, while Ukraine wants guarantees that would protect it from another Russian attack. Any deal that brings a quick halt to the fighting but leaves Ukraine exposed could create problems long after the Political agreement is signed.
Speaking about the Oslo meeting, Rubio said, “It was positive, nothing unexpected, nothing surprising. “He added that Witkoff would share the ideas with the Russian side to see whether progress could be made.
But what would a fair deal look like for Ukraine?
That remains one of the hardest questions. Russia has its own demands, while Ukraine and its European partners want any settlement to protect the country’s future security. Agreeing to meet is one thing. Finding terms both sides can accept is much harder.
The talks are also taking place as fighting continues. Reuters reported that Witkoff’s visit was aimed at resolving the war, but there was no confirmed ceasefire or final agreement at the time of his arrival.
Could this meeting change anything on the ground?
That will depend on what comes next, not just what is said behind closed doors. Washington may be able to bring both sides into discussions, but it cannot guarantee that either will accept the terms.
Business Honor observes that the US envoy’s visit offers another opening for diplomacy, not proof that peace is close. The real question is whether these talks can produce an agreement that lasts, rather than a deal that leaves the same conflict ready to flare up again.
FAQs
Who is the US envoy meeting Putin in Russia?
US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Why is the US envoy visiting Russia?
He is expected to discuss the war in Ukraine and share the outcome of his recent talks with Zelenskyy.
What happened before the Russia meeting?
Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo on October 20.
What did Marco Rubio say about the talks?
Rubio described the Oslo meeting as positive and said Witkoff would take the ideas discussed to Russia.
Will these talks end the war in Ukraine?
There is no confirmed agreement. Any progress will depend on whether Russia and Ukraine can accept terms that address their main concerns.
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