Vladimir Putin: Yes, we are ready to resume talks

Russian President Putin stated that Moscow is "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks with Kyiv and Washington. This announcement followed discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The negotiations would focus on security conditions for Russia and Ukraine after a potential peace agreement, including broader European security issues. Putin emphasized that Russia seeks talks that lead to a lasting end to the conflict, not just a temporary ceasefire. He reiterated that Moscow never wanted to fight Ukraine and accused Ukraine of initiating the conflict in 2014. Ukrainian President Zelensky is awaiting a report from Witkoff and anticipates a meeting with U.S. and Russian representatives in November, potentially in the UAE.