Zelensky briefed on Witkoff-Putin talks; trilateral meeting expected in November

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was informed of the results of a meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, with a trilateral delegation-level meeting expected in November. Zelensky said Russia supports the trilateral meeting, which the US wants to hold as soon as possible. The agenda includes ending the war, preparing a leaders' summit involving Zelensky, Putin, and Donald Trump, with European participation in some format. The talks follow recent Ukraine-US tensions. Witkoff confirmed the resumption of technical-level negotiations, and Putin's aide said the dictator is ready for a meeting in early November. Zelensky noted Russia has previously expressed readiness for talks but then changed course.