Kremlin signals readiness for trilateral talks with Ukraine and US in November

The Kremlin has signaled readiness to resume trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, following a meeting between Putin's foreign policy adviser and US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. Talks could resume after November 10. The negotiations would focus on establishing a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the conflict ends. Witkoff previously met Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo, though no breakthrough has been achieved. Preparations are underway for a potential trilateral meeting between Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18-19. Finnish President Stubb reported "real progress" from the Oslo talks.