Putin agrees to restart negotiations with Ukraine and Zelensky shows willingness to "freeze" the front line

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to resume negotiations with Ukraine in November, mediated by the U.S. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is open to a ceasefire that would freeze current front lines as a step towards a permanent agreement. Zelensky indicated he would accept a deal allowing Ukraine to retain 75% or more of its territory. During a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Putin was informed about the consensus reached between Zelensky and European representatives in Oslo, although he noted limited useful outcomes from the discussions.