Russia signals readiness for talks with US and Ukraine next month

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that Moscow is willing in principle to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the US next month on ending the conflict, according to the Kremlin. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the proposed talks would focus on building a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the conflict ends. Witkoff briefed Putin on his previous day's meetings in Oslo with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders. No such talks have occurred since February. The nearly three-hour meeting also covered a diesel supply agreement and the Iran crisis, with Putin emphasizing diplomatic solutions remain possible with Tehran.