Putin to visit Shenzhen as Ukraine talks intensify, new meeting possible next week

Negotiations on Ukraine are intensifying, with a new trilateral meeting potentially occurring next week, according to Russian Senator Grigory Karasin. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on November 12. The upcoming talks would follow trilateral consultations in Abu Dhabi involving Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv. Karasin said the recent meetings signal an active search for a peaceful resolution, and the US envoys briefed Putin on their proposals. The participation of European representatives remains uncertain, as they have not yet agreed on who would represent them. Possible European negotiators include French President Emmanuel Macron, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, and European Council President António Costa. Additionally, Putin is expected to travel to Shenzhen, China, next week for a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.