Russia agrees to resume Ukraine peace talks
Russia has agreed "in principal" to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the US, potentially taking place in the United Arab Emirates in mid-November. The breakthrough follows a three-hour meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia, during which Russia also announced the release of retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who had been detained and convicted of serving as a mercenary. The proposed talks would involve technical teams establishing a security framework for both nations, although Russia has not indicated any willingness to change…
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