Putin agrees to resume trilateral negotiations with Kiev and Washington confirmed Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume trilateral negotiations with Washington and Kiev to end the war in Ukraine, as confirmed by a Kremlin official. The discussions are set to focus on establishing a security system for both Russia and Ukraine post-conflict. This decision follows a meeting between Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who had previously met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite ongoing military confrontations, Zelensky emphasized the need for a ceasefire as a starting point for negotiations. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store noted potential diplomatic opportunities from Russia. However, significant differences remain between Russia and Ukraine regarding the terms of any agreement.