Putin meets Witkoff after Oslo talks on Ukraine ceasefire

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, who reported progress toward a ceasefire in Ukraine following talks in Oslo. Witkoff said negotiations in Norway were productive and brought documents with proposals for settling the war in Ukraine, expressing hope for resuming trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on technical issues. Putin thanked Trump for attention to the settlement and discussed economic cooperation prospects, including fertilizer supplies and a "diesel deal." The Oslo talks on October 20 involved Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US representatives, and European partners, covering Ukraine's security, post-war recovery, territorial issues, sanctions, and the European security order. Witkoff also discussed Iran, with Russia offering help in resolving that conflict.