Policy·October 20, 2026 at 7:04 PM EDT·3 sources
Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with Zelensky
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What happened
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg and present an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
- Jared Kushner will join the meeting virtually, according to a U.S. official cited by Axios.
- Russian officials said the talks are unlikely to produce an imminent agreement; Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine must be involved in decisions concerning it.
Why it matters
The talks could affect geopolitical risk, sanctions exposure and market expectations for the Ukraine conflict, but sources indicate no immediate agreement is expected.
What to watch. Witkoff’s meeting with Putin and whether it produces progress toward an agreement.
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Timeline
- First reported by AxiosOct 20Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with Zelensky
- CNBC reportsOct 21Witkoff heads to Russia for Putin talks as Zelenskyy insists 'nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine'
- Semafor reportsOct 21US envoy Steve Witkoff holds talks with Putin
Who is involved
Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with…Steve WitkoffVladimir PutinJared KushnerVolodymyr Zelenskyy
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