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Vladimir Putin agrees to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine next month

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The Kremlin says the discussions could happen in Abu Dhabi to nail down post-war security guarantees for both sides. The Russian president confirmed this on Wednesday during a nearly three-hour meeting in St Petersburg with American envoy Steve Witkoff. As a goodwill gesture, Moscow also freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired American teacher whose release was requested by Donald Trump.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 October 2026 at 18:13

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