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Steve Witkoff meets Putin after talks with Zelensky

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Zelensky in Oslo before his meeting with Putin in Russia.

21 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Steve Witkoff, U.S. envoy, has landed in Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. The visit follows what was described as a "positive" meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, held in Oslo, Norway.

During the meeting in Oslo, Witkoff discussed security issues and possible pathways to peace with Zelensky. The exact content of the talks was not disclosed, but they are expected to address critical issues impacting the situation in Ukraine and the end of the conflict with Russia.

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio indicated that the American administration is seeking "advancements" in negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Expectations are that the conversation between Witkoff and Putin will also focus on this goal.

On the other hand, Iran's foreign minister announced that negotiations with the United States for a ceasefire are continuing "without interruption." This information has been confirmed by various media outlets, although details regarding the state of discussions have not been widely released.

The Iranian diplomat mentioned that the Americans have accepted the conditions of the "seven-day plan" for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but wish to include additional clauses. This dynamic could impact the geopolitical scene in the region.

Witkoff's meeting with Putin comes at a time when different avenues of dialogue are being explored to address tensions in various areas, including security in Eastern Europe and U.S.-Iran relations.

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