Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Nov 12
Russia, Ukraine Agree New Trilateral Talks With Europeans Joining 1 Fresh Round
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Nov 12

Russia, Ukraine Agree New Trilateral Talks With Europeans Joining 1 Fresh Round

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Nov 12

Summary

  • A new round of talks involving Russia and Ukraine has been agreed, with European countries set to join, according to comments Steve Witkoff made after meeting Vladimir Putin.
  • Witkoff's announcement points to an expanded format beyond the core Russia-Ukraine track, adding Europeans directly into the next negotiating session.
  • Russian news agencies carried the remarks after Witkoff's meeting with Putin earlier on Wednesday, while full quotes and further details on timing and venue were still pending.

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