### [2026-10-21](/feed/2026/10/21/index.md)

##### Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian war
#  United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Saint Petersburg to talk with Russian president Vladimir Putin about potentially resolving the war with Ukraine. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/us-envoy-witkoff-arrives-st-petersburg-talks-with-putin-2026-10-21/)

### Changes:

1.  United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Saint Petersburg to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin about potentially resolving the war in Ukraine.  _2026-10-21 15:15:32 (First version)_
1.  United States special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Saint Petersburg to talk with Russian president Vladimir Putin about potentially resolving the war with Ukraine.  _(Current version)_

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