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Putin Agrees to Resume U.S.-Ukraine Peace Talks After Nov. 10

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Vladimir Putin agreed to resume three-way peace talks with the United States and Ukraine after November 10.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday to discuss the talks.
Russia released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, detained nearly seven years, as a goodwill gesture.
President Donald Trump lifted diesel sanctions, cutting fuel prices by 5-6 percent.
Putin announced Russia will ship 40,000 tonnes of diesel within two to three days.

History

Historical Context

In September-October 1995 the Contact Group—led by the United States and Russia—pressured Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian leaders to negotiate, culminating in the Dayton conference (1-21 Nov 1995) where Miloševic, Tudman and Izetbegovic signed the peace accord. The agreement deployed NATO forces and housed over 800 staff, setting a three-side diplomatic model that today underpins Putin’s renewed talks with the United States and Ukraine.

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Story summary

President Vladimir Putin agreed to resume three-way peace talks with the United States and Ukraine after November 10.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday to discuss the talks.
Russia released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, detained nearly seven years, as a goodwill gesture.
President Donald Trump lifted diesel sanctions, cutting fuel prices by 5-6 percent.
Putin announced Russia will ship 40,000 tonnes of diesel within two to three days.

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