Putin, Trump to resume Ukraine peace talks; Xi summit in works — SkimNews
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- Putin agreed to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine, set to begin on or after November 10 in Abu Dhabi, focusing on postwar security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine.
- Trump intensified pressure on Ukraine to strike a deal, warning Kyiv it would face “a very bad thing” if it did not end the war, while his envoy Steve Witkoff led negotiations with Putin in St. Petersburg.
- Kremlin officials expressed dissatisfaction with the outcomes of U.S.-Ukraine talks in Oslo, saying proposals from Kyiv and its allies 'do not entirely satisfy us,' despite U.S. claims of 'some degree of momentum.'
- Putin proposed Russian assistance to Trump on Iran, citing Moscow’s long-standing ties with Tehran, and offered to supply U.S. farmers with large quantities of fertilizer during the St. Petersburg meeting.
- Beijing is preparing what the Kremlin called the first-ever meeting of its kind between Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping, potentially in China next month, as part of broader diplomatic overtures.
Why it matters: The U.S. risks alienating Ukraine as it pivots toward direct negotiations with Russia, weakening Kyiv’s leverage while empowering Moscow to shape peace terms. With Trump pushing a deal and intelligence sharing reportedly disrupted, Ukraine’s battlefield position and diplomatic standing could erode before any agreement is reached.
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